Computers in Physics

Computer modeling in nonlinear optics: 4W-mixing theory

Andrei N. Weiszmann

Published Nov 1, 1991• 0 citations

Abstract

A fully-quantized nonperturbative coherent four-wave (4W) mixing theory and a three-dimensional computer program to solve the model are presented here. A detailed algorithm for the solution, program extension for extra resonances, and plotting techniques are also given.

DOI: 10.1063/1.168414

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