Accurately simulating focusing beams using Monte Carlo techniques

• Published in: 2015 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
• Language: English
• Published: OSA 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Focusing; Laser beams; Monte Carlo methods; Optics; Photonics; Scattering; Trajectory

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.