Course Objectives "To expound from theoretical derivations and analysis to practical applications of the nonlinear-optical phenomena and mechanisms including EM waves in nonlinear materials, electro-optics/acousto-optics, second harmonic generation, second-order nonlinear frequency conversions, quasi-phase-matching nonlinear optics, four-wave mixing, and DC and AC kerr effects. Through the theoretical study and experimental demonstrations, the course is meant to enhance not only the students‘ comprehension but also their creativity on the applications of the nonlinear optics."  

Prerequisite

Textbook "Textbook

“Nonlinear Optics”, by R.W. Boyd, Academic Press (1992).

Reference Books

1.“Principles of Nonlinear Optics Course Reader”, by Y. C. Huang (EE department, National Tsing-Hua Univ.; available in the清華水木書苑)

2.“Nonlinear Optics”, by E.G.. Sauter, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

3.“Fundamental of Photonics”, by Saleh & Teich, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

4.“Optical Waves in Crystals”, by Yariv and Yeh, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

5. “Quantum Electronics”, by Yariv, John Wiley and Sons, Inc."

Topical Outline "1. Nonlinear Susceptibility
2. Electromagnetic Wave in Anisotropic Media
3. Electro-optics
4. Acousto-optics
5. Second Harmonic Generation (SHG)
(Experiment: Critically phase-matched SHG in KTP)
6. Other 2nd-order Nonlinear Frequency Conversions
7. Quasi-phase-matching (QPM) Nonlinear Optics
(Experiment: Optical parametric generation (OPG) from a PPLN crystal)
8. Third-order Nonlinear Processes: third-harmonic generation, conjugate waves, Brillouin scattering, and Raman Scattering
9. DC and AC Kerr Effects"