Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
FYS.504
Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
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
05.03.2024 – 30.04.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)