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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
FYS.504
Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)
Course code
FYS.504Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Robert FicklerResponsible teacher:
Goery GentyResponsible 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
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
08.03.2022 – 29.04.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)