Beyond Plane Waves: Fixing Superposition in Multilayer Optics
![The distribution of input, reflection, transmission, and power imbalance across a single layer reveals frequency-ω and horizontal wavevector-[latex]k_x[/latex] dependencies, calculated using both standard and power modes within the outer medium, with discrepancies in power flux-quantified as [latex]\Delta z[/latex]-highlighting the nuanced energy transfer characteristics of the system.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.20179v1/x8.png)
A new approach to modeling light propagation through complex materials resolves long-standing issues with energy conservation and wave superposition.
![The distribution of input, reflection, transmission, and power imbalance across a single layer reveals frequency-ω and horizontal wavevector-[latex]k_x[/latex] dependencies, calculated using both standard and power modes within the outer medium, with discrepancies in power flux-quantified as [latex]\Delta z[/latex]-highlighting the nuanced energy transfer characteristics of the system.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.20179v1/x8.png)
A new approach to modeling light propagation through complex materials resolves long-standing issues with energy conservation and wave superposition.

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