This discussion focuses on the exploration of numerical studies in the fields of solid state physics, condensed matter, and photonics. The participant highlights the potential for research problems in these areas due to the well-established fundamental physical equations that can be solved numerically. They mention their recent development of a numerical model to study the temporal behavior of a nanosecond pulsed optical parametric oscillator, emphasizing the challenge of defining specific research problems within these vast fields. The conversation underscores the active research landscape and the opportunities for new contributions through numerical simulations.
PREREQUISITESResearchers, physicists, and graduate students interested in numerical methods and simulations in solid state physics, condensed matter, and photonics.