title: Generalized mean-field or master equation for nonlinear cavities with transverse effects.
abstract: We present a general form of master equation for nonlinear-optical cavities that can be described by an ABCD matrix. It includes as special cases some previous models of spatiotemporal effects in lasers.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Dunlop
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Firth
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Heatley
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Wright