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Hi Michael,

I am optimizing a triplet lattice with permanent magnet quadrupoles for a variable energy transport line. The issue is very low transmission values which is not surprising because optimizing for small spot-size at short focus results in small bores for the magnets. I would like to know if there is any clever way to go with optimizing the transmission values in general. I used the MARK Element.Particle, which crashes on Pelegent (zero division error) - that I assume is no longer an issue with the updated version ( I am still using elegant 34.2.0) - but runs fine on elegant. However, this in my case does not bring about any improvement in the transmission values.

Any input will be much appreciated.

Neeraj,

I suggest performing a series of optimizations with gradually smaller physical apertures. This might allow you to push the solution in the direction you need.

--Michael