ECE 61500 - Nonlinear Optics
Course Details
Credits: 3
Areas of Specialization:
- Fields and Optics
Counts as:
Normally Offered:
Fall - even years
Campus/Online:
On-campus only
Catalog Description:
An in-depth study of nonlinear optics. After a review of linear effects, several nonlinear optical processes an applications are discussed. These include electro-optic switches and modulators, harmonic light generators, sum and difference frequency mixing, parametric amplifiers and oscillators, and phase conjugate mirrors. Discussions of nonlinear spectroscopy include topics such as two-photon absorption, saturation spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and double-optical resonance measurements. Photon-echoes and other transient effects, and surface effects are also discussed.
Required Text(s):
- Nonlinear Optics , 3rd Edition , Boyd, R. W. , Academic Press , 2008 , ISBN No. 9780123694706
Recommended Text(s):
None.
Lecture Outline:
| Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2-5 | Linear Optics |
| 6-8 | Nonlinear Polarization |
| 9-12 | Electro-optic Effect, Modulators |
| 13-14 | Second harmonic generation |
| 15-18 | Sum and Difference Frequencies Phase Matching (General, Crystals, Gases) |
| 19-20 | Parametric Amplifiers and Oscillators |
| 21-23 | Two-photon Absorption |
| 24-29 | High Resolution Spectroscopy |
| 29-32 | Four Wave Mixing |
| 33-34 | Nonlinear Refractive Index effects |
| 35-39 | Coherent Optics |
| 40-43 | Strong Interactions |
Assessment Method:
none