Optimization of lattice with MATTER element

[pratik]

Hi,

I am looking into using the MATTER element with thicknesses less than 0.001
X0. Is there a way to use this element and optimize the lattice?

The probabilistic model does not allow me to easily do this. However, if I can stop it from changing after some evaluations, it could be possible.

Let me know if this could be possible.

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Best,
Pratik

[michael_borland]

Pratik,

You can try using the &transmute_elements command to turn the MATTER elements into drifts.

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&transmute_elements
        name = *, type = MATTER, new_type = DRIF
&end

&run_setup
...

--Michael

[pratik]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your reply. I do want the MATTER element to be there. Do you think setting restart_random_numbers = 0, is a better choice. I do get the optimization to work with that change but it is still not monotonically decreasing. I am also switching to parallel_optimization for faster convergence. Let me know what you think about this and if there is any better way to do it. I am attaching the files.

[pratik]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your reply. I do want the MATTER element to be there. Do you think setting restart_random_numbers = 0, is a better choice. I do get the optimization to work with that change but it is still not monotonically decreasing. I am also switching to parallel_optimization for faster convergence. Let me know what you think about this and if there is any better way to do it. I am attaching the files.

[michael_borland]

If you want to optimize with the MATTER element in place, then setting restart_random_numbers=1 in the optimization_setup command is the right thing to do. That should ensure that the random effects are the same each time.

--Michael