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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
FYS-5517

Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
FYS-5517
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Robert Fickler
Responsible teacher:
Goery Genty
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Core content
  • Nonlinear susceptibility
  • Wave equation
  • Second-harmonic generation
  • Four-wave mixing and third-harmonic generation
  • Electro-optic effect
Complementary knowledge
  • Nonlinear polarization
  • Phase-matching
  • Phase conjugation
Specialist knowledge
  • Lorentz model
  • Derivation of the wave equation
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

07.05.2021 07.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)

Participation in teaching

09.03.2021 30.04.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)