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	Domaine Temporel par Différences Finies	ABCD Matrix
Domaine	Optique	Optique
Famille	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
Année d'origine	1966	1966
Auteur d'origine	Kane Yee	Herwig Kogelnik and Tingye Li
Type	Finite-difference algorithm	Ray optics formalism
Source fondatrice	Yee, K. S. (1966). Numerical solution of initial boundary value problems involving Maxwell's equations in isotropic media. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 14(3), 302-307.	Kogelnik, H., & Li, T. (1966). Laser beams and resonators. Applied Optics, 5(10), 1550-1567.
Alias	FDTD, Yee scheme	ray transfer matrix, ABCD method, system matrix
Apparentées	3	3
Résumé	The Finite-Difference Time-Domain method is a computational technique for solving Maxwell's equations by discretizing space and time on a grid. Introduced by Kane Yee in 1966, FDTD is a foundational approach in computational electrodynamics and optical simulation, enabling direct modeling of electromagnetic wave propagation through complex media.	The ABCD matrix, or ray transfer matrix method, is a compact algebraic framework for analyzing optical systems. Introduced by Kogelnik and Li in 1966, it represents the linear transformation of ray position and angle (or Gaussian beam parameters) through optical elements. This method is foundational in laser physics, Gaussian optics, and optical design, enabling rapid calculation of resonator stability, beam propagation, and system performance.