Scalar EM Beam Propagation in Inhomogeneous Media

Author(s)

John M. Jarem, University of Alabama, Huntsville
Partha P. Banerjee, University of DaytonFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-2011

Publication Source

Computational Methods for Electromagnetic and Optical Systems

Abstract

In the previous chapter, we reviewed some of the mathematical preliminaries that will be useful later on in the text. In this chapter, we discuss some of the basic concepts of scalar wave propagation, and discuss an important numerical method, called the beam propagation method (BPM), to study propagation in linear media and in media with induced nonlinearities. Furthermore, we also discuss propagation through induced gratings, both transmission and reflection type, in order to assess energy coupling between participating waves. Finally, we introduce readers to an important characterization method, called the z-scan method, which is often used to determine the focal length of an induced lens.

Inclusive pages

11-49

ISBN/ISSN

9781439804223

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

Chapter 2 is provided for download with the permission of the publisher. Permission documentation is on file.

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 from Computational Methods for Electromagnetic and Optical Systems, Second Edition, by John M. Jarem and Partha P. Banerjee. Reproduced by permission of Taylor and Francis Group, LLC, a division of Informa plc. This material is strictly for personal use. For any other use, the user must contact Taylor & Francis directly at this address: permissions.mailbox@taylorandfrancis.com. Printing, photocopying and sharing via any means is a violation of copyright.

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Place of Publication

Boca Raton, FL

Edition

2nd

Peer Reviewed

yes

eCommons Citation

Jarem, John M. and Banerjee, Partha P., "Scalar EM Beam Propagation in Inhomogeneous Media" (2011). Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications. 244.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ece_fac_pub/244