Title :
Accurately simulating focusing beams using Monte Carlo techniques
Author :
Hokr, Brett H. ; Bixler, Joel N. ; Elpers, Gabe ; Zollars, Byron ; Thomas, Robert J. ; Yakovlev, Vladislav V. ; Scully, Marlan O.
Author_Institution :
Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; laser beams; optical focusing; Gaussian optics; Monte Carlo simulations; focusing beams; Focusing; Laser beams; Monte Carlo methods; Optics; Photonics; Scattering; Trajectory;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
