Nonlinear optical effects arise when the electric polarization of a medium is a nonlinear function of the light field. With the advent of new materials and more intense lasers, nonlinear optics has become important in many systems of scientific and technological interest. Topics will include an examination of nonlinear susceptibilities and nonlinear wave propagation in molecular and solid state systems. PREREQUISITE: PHYS-432/ENPH-431 and PHYS/ENPH-345 or equivalent. EXCLUSION: PHYS-882*
Nonlinear optical effects arise when the electric polarization of a medium is a nonlinear function of the light field. With the advent of new materials and more intense lasers, nonlinear optics has become important in many systems of scientific and technological interest. Topics will include an examination of nonlinear susceptibilities and nonlinear wave propagation in molecular and solid state systems. PREREQUISITE: PHYS-432/ENPH-431 and PHYS/ENPH-345 or equivalent. EXCLUSION: PHYS-882*
