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Split-step Fourier method

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The split-step Fourier method alternates local phase accumulation with free diffraction. For Ex​=(D+S)E over a step Δx, Lie-Trotter splitting gives
E(x+Δx)≃eΔxDeΔxSE(x),
(1)
and a transverse Fourier transform applies the constant-coefficient diffraction exponential efficiently.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2024 / iii / Paper 335 / 1 / iii / Solution
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