Nonlinear optics : principles and applications

• Main Author: Li, Chunfei (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer, [2016]
• Subjects: Nonlinear optics.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789811014888; 9789811014871
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 386 pages) : illustrations (some color)

This book reflects the latest advances in nonlinear optics. Besides the simple, strict mathematical deduction, it also discusses the experimental verification and possible future applications, such as the all-optical switches. It consistently uses the practical unit system throughout. It employs sim...

Table of Contents:

• Preface; Contents; About the Author; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Importance of Nonlinear Optics; 1.1.1 Status of Nonlinear Optics in Modern Physics; 1.1.2 Status of Nonlinear Optics in Modern Optics; 1.1.3 Nonlinear Optics Is a Basis of Photonic Technology; 1.2 Physical Meaning of Nonlinear Optics; 1.2.1 Phenomenon Related with High-Order Polarization; 1.2.2 Nonlinear Response of Medium to the Optical Field; 1.2.3 Parameters of Medium Are Function of Optical Field; 1.3 Research Content of Nonlinear Optics; 1.3.1 Typical Nonlinear Optical Effects; 1.3.2 Two Kinds of Nonlinear Optical Effects
• 1.3.3 Nonlinear Optical Materials1.4 Development History of Nonlinear Optics; 1.4.1 Brief History of Nonlinear Optics; 1.4.2 Development Tendency of Nonlinear Optics; 1.5 Applications of Nonlinear Optics; 1.5.1 Application in Laser Technology; 1.5.2 Application in Information Technology; 1.5.3 Application in Material Technology; References; 2 Polarization Theory of Nonlinear Medium; 2.1 Wave Equations of Nonlinear Medium; 2.1.1 Maxwell's Equations for Nonlinear Medium; 2.1.2 Time-Domain Wave Equation in Anisotropic Nonlinear Medium
• 2.1.3 Time-Domain Wave Equation in Isotropic Nonlinear Medium2.1.4 Frequency-Domain Wave Equation in Anisotropic Nonlinear Medium; 2.1.5 Frequency-Domain Wave Equation in Isotopic Nonlinear Medium; 2.2 Polarization and Susceptibility of Nonlinear Medium; 2.2.1 Frequency-Domain Expressions of Polarization and Susceptibility; 2.2.2 Degeneration Factor of Polarization; 2.2.3 Symmetry of Susceptibility Tensor; 2.3 Real Part and Imaginary Part of Susceptibility; 2.3.1 Relation Between Real Part and Imaginary Part of Susceptibility (K-K Relation)
• 2.3.2 Physical Significance of Real Part and Imaginary Part of Susceptibility2.3.3 Relation Between Nonlinear Refractive Index and Nonlinear Absorption Coefficient; Appendix A: Derivation of K-K Relation [9, 10]; Appendix B: Two Systems of Units [11]; I. Fundamental Formula; II. Conversion of Two Unit Systems; References; 3 Optical Three-Wave Coupling Processes; 3.1 Three-Wave Coupled Equations; 3.1.1 Review of Second-Order Nonlinear Optics Effects in Isotopic Medium; 3.1.2 Approximate Description of Second-Order Nonlinear Optics Effect in Anisotropic Medium
• 3.1.3 Three-Wave Coupled Equations in Anisotropic Medium3.2 Optical Second-Harmonic Generation; 3.2.1 Small Signal Approximation; 3.2.2 High Fundamental Wave Consumption; 3.2.3 Phase Matching Technology; 3.2.4 Experimental Facilities for Second Harmonic Generation; 3.3 Optical Sum Frequency, Difference Frequency and Parameter Amplification; 3.3.1 Optical Sum Frequency and Frequency Up-Conversion; 3.3.2 Optical Difference Frequency and Frequency Down-Conversion; 3.3.3 Optical Parametric Amplification; 3.3.4 Comparison of Four Kinds of Three-Wave Mixing Processes and Experimental Facilities