Field guide to nonlinear optics
By: Peter E. Powers
Series: SPIE field guide series -- FG29
Publisher: SPIE Press; SPIE
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bellingham, Washington, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780819496355; 9780819496362; 9780819496379
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Nonlinear optics
Description: This Field Guide is designed for those looking for a condensed and concise source of key concepts, equations, and techniques for nonlinear optics. Examples throughout this Field Guide illustrate fundamental concepts while demonstrating the application of key equations. Topics covered include technologically important effects, recent developments in nonlinear optics, and linear optical properties central to nonlinear phenomena, with a focus on real-world applicability in the field of nonlinear optics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-92) and index.
Table of contents: title: Glossary of terms and acronyms; title: Electromagnetic waves and crystal optics; title: Nonlinear susceptibility; title: Electro-optic effect; title: x(2) parametric processes; title: Phase matching; title: Phase matching bandwidth; title: x(2) waveguides; title: x(3)parametric processes; title: Nonlinear refractive index; title: Raman and Brillouin processes; title: Ultrafast nonlinear effects; title: Appendices: Gaussian beams; Sellmeier equations for selected x(2) crystals; Properties of selected x(2) crystals; References for selected x(2) crystals tables; title: Equation summary; title: Bibliography; title: Index.