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Carrier-envelope phase sensitive inversion in two-level systems
We theoretically study the carrier-envelope phase dependent inversion
generated in a two-level system by excitation with a few-cycle pulse. Based on
the invariance of the inversion under time reversal of the exciting field,
parameters are introduced to characterize the phase sensitivity of the induced
inversion. Linear and nonlinear phase effects are numerically studied for
rectangular and sinc-shaped pulses. Furthermore, analytical results are
obtained in the limits of weak fields as well as strong dephasing, and by
nearly degenerate perturbation theory for sinusoidal excitation. The results
show that the phase sensitive inversion in the ideal two-level system is a
promising route for constructing carrier-envelope phase detectors
Applications of inverse simulation to a nonlinear model of an underwater vehicle
Inverse simulation provides an important alternative
to conventional simulation and to more formal
mathematical techniques of model inversion. The
application of inverse simulation methods to a nonlinear
dynamic model of an unmanned underwater vehicle with
actuator limits is found to give rise to a number of
challenging problems. It is shown that this particular
problem requires, in common with other applications that
include hard nonlinearities in the model or discontinuities
in the required trajectory, can best be approached using a
search-based optimization algorithm for inverse
simulation in place of the more conventional Newton-
Raphson approach. Results show that meaningful inverse
simulation results can be obtained but that multi-solution
responses exist. Although the inverse solutions are not
unique they are shown to generate the required
trajectories when tested using conventional forward
simulation methods
Wave Solutions of Evolution Equations and Hamiltonian Flows on Nonlinear Subvarieties of Generalized Jacobians
The algebraic-geometric approach is extended to study solutions of
N-component systems associated with the energy dependent Schrodinger operators
having potentials with poles in the spectral parameter, in connection with
Hamiltonian flows on nonlinear subvariaties of Jacobi varieties. The systems
under study include the shallow water equation and Dym type equation. The
classes of solutions are described in terms of theta-functions and their
singular limits by using new parameterizations. A qualitative description of
real valued solutions is provided
Feedback methods for inverse simulation of dynamic models for engineering systems applications
Inverse simulation is a form of inverse modelling in which computer simulation methods are used to find the time histories of input variables that, for a given model, match a set of required output responses. Conventional inverse simulation methods for dynamic models are computationally intensive and can present difficulties for high-speed
applications. This paper includes a review of established methods of inverse simulation,giving some emphasis to iterative techniques that were first developed for aeronautical applications. It goes on to discuss the application of a different approach which is based on feedback principles. This feedback method is suitable for a wide range of linear and nonlinear dynamic models and involves two distinct stages. The first stage involves
design of a feedback loop around the given simulation model and, in the second stage, that closed-loop system is used for inversion of the model. Issues of robustness within
closed-loop systems used in inverse simulation are not significant as there are no plant uncertainties or external disturbances. Thus the process is simpler than that required for the development of a control system of equivalent complexity. Engineering applications
of this feedback approach to inverse simulation are described through case studies that put particular emphasis on nonlinear and multi-input multi-output models
The application of parameter sensitivity analysis methods to inverse simulation models
Knowledge of the sensitivity of inverse solutions to variation of parameters of a model can be very useful in making engineering design decisions. This paper describes how parameter sensitivity analysis can be carried out for
inverse simulations generated through approximate transfer function inversion methods and also by the use of feedback principles. Emphasis is placed on the use of sensitivity models and the paper includes examples and a case study involving a model of an underwater vehicle. It is shown that the use of sensitivity models can provide physical understanding of inverse simulation solutions that is not directly available using parameter sensitivity analysis methods that involve parameter perturbations and response
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Ab-initio multimode linewidth theory for arbitrary inhomogeneous laser cavities
We present a multimode laser-linewidth theory for arbitrary cavity structures
and geometries that contains nearly all previously known effects and also finds
new nonlinear and multimode corrections, e.g. a bad-cavity correction to the
Henry factor and a multimode Schawlow--Townes relation (each linewidth
is proportional to a sum of inverse powers of all lasing modes). Our theory
produces a quantitatively accurate formula for the linewidth, with no free
parameters, including the full spatial degrees of freedom of the system.
Starting with the Maxwell--Bloch equations, we handle quantum and thermal noise
by introducing random currents whose correlations are given by the
fluctuation--dissipation theorem. We derive coupled-mode equations for the
lasing-mode amplitudes and obtain a formula for the linewidths in terms of
simple integrals over the steady-state lasing modes.Comment: 24 pages, 7 figure
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