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2 November 2011 Generalized phase space representations in classical optics
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Abstract
We give a prescription for defining generalizations of the Wigner function that allow extending the property of conservation along paths to a wider range of problems, including nonparaxial field propagation and pulse propagation within general transparent dispersive media.
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Miguel A. Alonso, Jonathan C. Petruccelli, and Seongkeun Cho "Generalized phase space representations in classical optics", Proc. SPIE 8011, 22nd Congress of the International Commission for Optics: Light for the Development of the World, 80116E (2 November 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.903310
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KEYWORDS
Wave propagation

Particles

Geometrical optics

Radio propagation

Fourier transforms

Quantum mechanics

Dispersion

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