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Lecturer(s)
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Peřina Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Haderka Ondřej, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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- 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, kinetic and quantum model of the laser, laser dynamics, pulse generation from the laser, laser amplifiers - 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 application - Kerr effect, autofocusing and automoculation 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
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 600 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The goal of the subject is to familiarize the student with advanced methods of both theoretical and experimental nonlinear optics.
Comprehension Interpret Maxwell, Schrödinger and Maxwell-Bloch equations in the context of laser and nonlinear optics, describe laser dynamics in various regimes of laser operation, classify nonlinear optical phenomena of the second and the third order, explain nonlinear optical phenomena of the second and the third order.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of the undergraduate physics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
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Recommended literature
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Boyd, R. W. (2002). Nonlinear Optics. Academic Press.
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Haken, H. (1985). Light 2. North Holland, Amdsterdam.
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Narducci, L. M. Abraham, N. B. (1988). Laser Physics and Laser Instabilities. World Scientific, Singapore.
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Shen, Y. R. (1984). Principles of Nonlinear Optics. Wiley.
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