In an optimization apparatus 30, a known compositional ratios and the like, and mechanical behaviors thereof are inputted by an experimental data input unit 40 and a learning is conducted in a non-linear calculation unit 32 in order to establish a corresponding relation between compositional ratios of...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6411945?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6411945 - Method and apparatus for designing multi-component material, optimization analyzer and storage medium using learning process