Non-linear Optics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2.2021

Module name: Non-linear Optics
Module code: W4-2F-17-26
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2.2021
Semester: winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
During the lecture, the student becomes familiar with the following issues: • linearity in optics • the beginning of the laser age as a milestone in the emergence of nonlinear optics • the effect of the second harmonic generation with particular emphasis on phase matching • phenomena of self-focusing and autolimation of light • frequency mixing; parametric light generation • refractive index as a function of light intensity • non-linear effects associated with molecular orientation • Raman and Brillouin forced scattering processes Obligatory exam
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the basics of physics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics, atomic and molecular physics, and solid state physics.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the importance of nonlinear optics for technology and its influence on the development of physics [2F_26_1]
 KF_W01 [3/5]
Understands the basic theories describing the appearance of nonlinear effects in optics [2F_26_2]
 KF_W02 [5/5] KF_W05 [5/5]
Knows the mathematical formalism useful in the analysis of applied physical models; knows how to use a mathematical apparatus for solving nonlinear optics problems [2F_26_3]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W06 [4/5]
Knows and is able to comprehensively present the most important phenomena in the field of nonlinear optics [2F_26_4]
 KF_W05 [5/5] KF_U01 [5/5] KF_U15 [5/5]
Has the ability to self-educate, acquiring information from literature, databases and other sources; knows the limitations of his own knowledge [2F_26_5]
 KF_U12 [3/5] KF_U13 [3/5] KF_K01 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
written exam (or oral exam) [2F_26_w_1]
Written exam consisting in elaborating selected issues from the lecture; scope of the material - all issues discussed during the lectures; grading scale 2-5;
 2F_26_1 2F_26_2 2F_26_3 2F_26_4 2F_26_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_26_fs_1]
lecture of selected issues with the use of audiovisual aids
 20
supplementary reading, work with the textbook
 45 written exam (or oral exam) [2F_26_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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