Nonlinear optics

Summary

Basic principles of optics

Content

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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

• Nonlinear Optics / Boyd

Notes/Handbook

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Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-501