title: Integration of Monte-Carlo ray tracing with a stochastic optimisation method: application to the design of solar receiver geometry.
abstract: A stochastic optimisation method adapted to illumination and radiative heat transfer problems involving Monte-Carlo ray-tracing is presented. A solar receiver shape optimisation case study illustrates the advantages of the method and its potential: efficient receivers are identified using a moderate computational cost.
authors.forename: Charles-Alexis
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Asselineau
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zapata
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pye