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Numerical solutions are presented for a time-dependent two-dimensional wave equation in which the nonlinear contribution to the refractive index is governed by a relaxation equation. For input pulse widths comparable to the relaxation time, pulse shapes are asymmetrically distorted and self-focusing is inhibited but there is no indication of beam size stabilization.
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Fleck et al. (1969) studied this question.
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