VOLTRACE

Next-Gen Electron Optics Simulations

Achieve unparalleled accuracy, speed, and scalability through the Boundary Element Method (BEM)

BEM-Driven Precision

Voltrace outperforms standard Finite Element Methods by leveraging the Boundary Element Method—using only the boundary mesh for faster, more accurate simulations and a reduced problem size.

Unmatched Scalability

Powered by a modern implementation of the Fast Multipole Method, Voltrace handles millions of triangles with ease—enabling high-performance simulations for the most complex geometries.

Accurate, Fast Particle Tracing

Sophisticated algorithms deliver rapid, high-accuracy field approximations around the optical axis—ensuring reliable results for even the most demanding simulations.

Adaptable Python Interface

The intuitive Python interface offers complete flexibility—seamlessly integrating into your workflow and allowing you to customize every aspect of your simulation.

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a complete workflow

From Design To Analysis

Discover how you can take your electron optics simulations to the next level with our streamlined and versatile pipeline.

Geometry Builder

Create radially symmetric and 3D geometries with ease trough our lightweight geometry module designed for ease-of-use and flexibility.

1

Mesh Generation

Transform geometries in structural meshes that preserve symmetries. For complex geometries, import your mesh using industry standard formats.

2

Excitation Setup

Easily assign voltages, currents, and material properties to mesh elements to configure the simulation for electrostatic and magnetostatic setups.

3

Field Computation

Solve electromagnetic fields efficiently with the Fast Multipole Method, enabling scalable simulations of detailed meshes.

4

Particle Tracing

Trace charged particles with high-precision time-stepping, with relativistic effects, space charge interactions and accurate axial field interpolations.

5

Beam Analysis

Analyze beam focal points and aberrations to assess optical performance. Use detailed insights to refine your designs.

6

Benchmarks

Performance That Speaks for Itself

See how Voltrace stacks up with real-world benchmarks. Voltrace delivers speed, efficiency, and accuracy—backed by data.

Achievable Accuracy

Voltrace achieves outstanding accuracy, with relative errors as low as 1e-6 on real world benchmarks taken from the literature. This significantly outperforms Finite Element Method (FEM) software.

Mesh Triangles

Voltrace efficiently handles simulations with over a million boundary elements. Using a modern Fast Multipole Method, it reduces the complexity of field solving from cubic to nearly linear—enabling fast, large-scale simulations.

Tracing Time

Voltrace accelerates field evaluation using accurate axial interpolations, enabling it to achieve particle trace times below 10ms through realistic optical systems.

Design Iteration

From mesh generation to full solution and tracing, Voltrace completes the entire simulation loop in under 10s for meshes with a reduced number of elements—streamlining rapid design iterations.