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    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Condensed Matter Physics

    Background:

    • Optical bistability is a key phenomenon in nonlinear optics, crucial for optical switching and memory.
    • Understanding multistability is essential for advancing optical device applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the two-photon equation of state for predicting optical bistability and tristability.
    • To investigate the impact of spatial dependence on multistability in nonlinear optical systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Mean-field approximation applied to the two-photon equation of state.
    • Inclusion of spatial dependence for a detailed analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Prediction of double optical bistability and tristability under mean-field approximation.
    • Precise description of multistability for the Kerr regime and higher intensities when spatial dependence is considered.

    Conclusions:

    • The two-photon equation of state accurately predicts multistable optical phenomena.
    • Spatial effects play a critical role in determining the extent of multistability in nonlinear optical systems.