Metaplectic geometrical optics for modeling caustics in uniform and nonuniform media
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Publication:6348586
DOI10.1088/2040-8986/ABD1CEMaRDI QIDQ6348586FDOQ6348586
Authors: N. A. Lopez, I. Y. Dodin 
Publication date: 7 September 2020
Abstract: As an approximate theory that is highly regarded for its computational efficiency, geometrical optics (GO) is widely used for modeling waves in various areas of physics. However, GO fails at caustics, which significantly limits its applicability. A new framework, called metaplectic geometrical optics (MGO), has recently been developed that allows caustics of certain types to be modeled accurately within the GO framework. Here, we extend MGO to the most general case. To illustrate our new theory, we also apply it to several sample problems, including calculations of two-dimensional wavefields near fold and cusp caustics. In contrast with traditional-GO solutions, the corresponding MGO solutions are finite everywhere and approximate well the true wavefield near these caustics.
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