Accurately simulating focusing beams using Monte Carlo techniques

A simple method for accurately simulating focusing beams, which obey Gaussian optics, in the context of traditional Monte Carlo simulations is presented. This technique will allow rapid implementation into existing Monte Carlo codes.

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Published in2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Hokr, Brett H., Bixler, Joel N., Elpers, Gabe, Zollars, Byron, Thomas, Robert J., Yakovlev, Vladislav V., Scully, Marlan O.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published OSA 01.05.2015
Subjects
Focusing
Laser beams
Monte Carlo methods
Optics
Photonics
Scattering
Trajectory
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Summary:A simple method for accurately simulating focusing beams, which obey Gaussian optics, in the context of traditional Monte Carlo simulations is presented. This technique will allow rapid implementation into existing Monte Carlo codes.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO_AT.2015.JTu5A.95