2022 Summer term

Profs. Nicolas Joly & Maria Chekhova on Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 in in room SR 01.779 at the University. The goal of this lecture is to explore different concepts of nonlinear optics and their applications. This will cover the following topics: • Linear properties of materials. • Origin of the nonlinear susceptibility. • Importance of phase-matching. • Second harmonic generation, derivation of the set of coupled equations. • Importance of the initial phase and case of seeding second harmonic generation. Use of birefringence to achieve phase-matching. • Electro-optic effects. • Modulation instability, soliton formation, perturbations of soliton, and supercontinuum generation. • Application: nonlinear optics in photonic crystal fibers. The lecture notes will be provided after the lecture as well as videos. All students should register and provide their email addresses. The sessions for exercises take place on Tuesdays from 16:00 to 18:00 in room SR 01.779 at the University.