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Can all classical optical materials be described by perturbation theory?

In quantum field theory (e.g. lattice QED), perturbation theory can "break down" when interactions become too strong. Can something like that happen in classical non-linear optics? Can there ...
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The stark effect on ground state of Hydrogen

When considering the Stark Effect, we consider the effect of an external uniform weak electric field which is directed along the positive $z$-axis, $\vec{\varepsilon} = \varepsilon \vec{k}$, on the ...
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