Nonlinear Optics
Summary
Basic principles of optics
Content
A selection of the following topics will be offered:
- Introduction / overview of nonlinear optical phenomena
- Wave description of nonlinear optical processes
- The intensity dependence of the refractive index
- Spontenaous and stimulated light scattering processes
- Electrooptic and photorefractive effects
- Optically induced damage
- Ultrafast Nonlinear processes
Keywords
nonlinear optics, second and third harmonic generation, optical fibers, solitons
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
During the course we will assume a basic understanding of physics and optics. As a work of reference one can use:
Grant R. Fowles, Introduction of Modern Optics
Recommended courses
Basics of optics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Assess / Evaluate nonlinear optical inetractions
- Theorize about lthe type of possible interactions
- Analyze symmetry and related properties
- Solve the coupled wave equation
- Analyze second and third order effects
- Interpret electro-optic effects
- Interpret laser induced damage
Assessment methods
Written exam
Resources
Bibliography
R. W. Boyd, Nonlinear Optics, Ed3
Ressources en bibliothèque
Notes/Handbook
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Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Nonlinear Optics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Nonlinear Optics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Nonlinear Optics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Nonlinear Optics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional