Comparison of finite-difference and fourier-transform solutions of the parabolic wave equation with emphasis on integrated-optics applications

Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision

Volumn 8, Issue 5, 1991, Pages 724-731

  Scarmozzino, R ^a   Osgood, R M ^a  

^a Columbia University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 21544452067     PISSN: 10847529     EISSN: 15208532     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1364/JOSAA.8.000724     Document Type: Article

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