This lectures gives an introduction into the fundamentals of nonlinear optics. You will get the theoretical background and framework for a nonlinear effect, followed by details of how such an effect is implemented in a real system. The lecture will cover numerous problems, including real-world calculations for a range of fields, from optical communications to remote sensing and quantum information.
Topics:
- Wave propagation in anisotropic media
- Second-harmonic generation, sum- and difference frequency generation, electro-optic effect
- Four-wave mixing, self-phase modulation
- Raman and Brillouin scattering
- Soliton formation
- Nonlinear optical applications and devices
This lectures gives an introduction into the fundamentals of nonlinear optics. You will get the theoretical background and framework for a nonlinear effect, followed by details of how such an effect is implemented in a real system. The lecture will cover numerous problems, including real-world calculations for a range of fields, from optical communications to remote sensing and quantum information.
Topics:
- Wave propagation in anisotropic media
- Second-harmonic generation, sum- and difference frequency generation, electro-optic effect
- Four-wave mixing, self-phase modulation
- Raman and Brillouin scattering
- Soliton formation
- Nonlinear optical devices
- Lehrende/r: Jörg Imbrock