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This study solves the inverse scattering problem for the Helmholtz wave equation using coupled integral equations. A fast inversion method efficiently reconstructs refractive index profiles, demonstrating high efficiency for Bragg reflectors.

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Area of Science:

Wave physics
Electromagnetism
Optics

Background:

The Helmholtz wave equation models wave propagation in various physical systems.
Inverse scattering problems aim to determine material properties from wave interaction data.
Fiber Bragg gratings are crucial optical components whose design relies on precise refractive index control.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the inverse scattering problem for the one-dimensional Helmholtz wave equation.
To develop an efficient method for refractive index reconstruction.
To validate the method's performance using a realistic optical component example.

Main Methods:

Reduction of the Helmholtz wave equation to a Fresnel set describing multiple bulk reflection.
Equivalence established between the inverse scattering problem and coupled Gel'fand-Levitan-Marchenko integral equations.
Application of the fast inner bordering method for matrix inversion, leveraging Töplitz symmetry in discrete representation.

Main Results:

The inverse scattering problem is successfully reformulated using coupled integral equations.
The fast inner bordering method proves efficient for inverting the discrete matrix representation.
High efficiency in refractive-index reconstruction demonstrated for a short Bragg reflector with deep modulation.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides an efficient approach to solving the inverse scattering problem for the Helmholtz equation.
The technique is highly effective for reconstructing refractive index profiles, particularly for applications like fiber Bragg gratings.
This work offers a valuable tool for the design and analysis of optical devices.