Interaction of radiation and atomic system. Propagation in anisotropic and/or dispersive media. Propagation of rsonant field, coherent interaction. Laser equation. Continuous and pulsed behaviour. Non linear polarizations: second and third order effects. Frequencies generation. Kerr optical effects. Self Phase Modulation. Acustic- and electro-optic effects. Measures of temporal and spectral characteristics of optical pulses. High order harmonic generation.
1) O.Svelto, ‘Principles of Lasers’, Springer, 1998
2) Y.R. Shen, ‘Nonlinear optics’, Wiley Interscience 1984
3) R. W. Boyd, ‘Nonlinear Optics’ Academic Press
4) Vidal: “Topics in Apllied Physics” pag 58-77
5) A. Yariv, ‘Quantum Electronics’ John Wiley & Sons
6) A. Siegman: “Lasers” University Science Books, California
Learning Objectives
Knowledge of main processes of non linear optics. Interaztion matter light aimed to laser and coherent processes. Links to other topic of the Laurea Magistrale
Prerequisites
Lectromagnetism. Basic quantum mechanics.
Teaching Methods
Lessons and exercises
Type of Assessment
oral examination
Course program
Interaction of radiation and atomic system. Propagation in anisotropic and/or dispersive media. Propagation of rsonant field, coherent interaction. Laser equation. Continuous and pulsed behaviour. Non linear polarizations: second and third order effects. Frequencies generation. Kerr optical effects. Self Phase Modulation. Acustic- and electro-optic effects. Measures of temporal and spectral characteristics of optical pulses. High order harmonic generation.