Focus on: Needle Optimization

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Needle optimization is a powerful method for designing multilayer coatings. It works by adding zero-thickness layers at precise locations in the design, and then allowing those new layers to grow (using local optimization). This procedure may be repeated until there are no locations where a new layer can grow. When this occurs, the final design is called "optimal".

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