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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
FYS.504

Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr

Tampere University
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.504
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
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
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

11.05.2022 11.05.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
16.06.2022 16.06.2022
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)

Participation in teaching

08.03.2022 29.04.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)