Course: Nonlinear optics

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Course title Nonlinear optics
Course code SLO/PGS7N
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Haderka Ondřej, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Peřina Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Maxwell equations in nonlinear dielectric medium, vector of polarization in nonlinear medium, nonlinear dielectric susceptibilities and their properties, classification of nonlinear optical phenomena. Maxwell-Bloch equations in dielectric medium. Nonlinear phenomena of the second order, generation of the second harmonics, optimization of conversion efficiency, generation of additive frequencies, generation of the third harmonics by a cascade of the second harmonics and addition of frequencies. Generation of difference frequencies, parametric amplifier and oscillator. Spontaneous parametric descending frequency conversion, construction of sources of quantum-linked pairs of photons, generation of non-classical states of light and their applications. Kerr effect, autofocusing and automodulation of the phase, electrooptical and acoustooptical modulators, generation of white continuum. Materials for nonlinear optics, nonlinear optical crystals, optics of crystals, attainment of phase synchronization of type I and II, quasi-phase synchronization, nonlinear optics in layered media.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 130 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students are assumed to master the topics described in the content of the subject.
The obtained knowledge is described and clearly defined in the content of the subject.
Prerequisites
The subject is oriented to gaining and improving knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Research of the scientific literature, discussions about the studied topics.
Recommended literature
  • Vybrané aktuální časopisecké publikace..
  • Boyd, R. W. (2002). Nonlinear Optics. Academic Press.
  • Haken, H. (1985). Light 2. North Holland, Amdsterdam.
  • Narducci, L. M. Abraham, N. B. (1988). Laser Physics and Laser Instabilities. World Scientific, Singapore.
  • Shen, Y. R. (1984). Principles of Nonlinear Optics. Wiley.


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