Set of Diploma Courses II: Non-linear Optics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Non-linear Optics
Module code: W4-2F-22-26
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
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:
(no information given)
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
test [2F_26_w_2]
as part of the seminar, two tests will be conducted (in the middle and at the end of the semester, deadline given two weeks in advance), consisting in solving accounting problems from previously discussed issues; 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
 10
supplementary reading, work with the textbook
 20 written exam (or oral exam) [2F_26_w_1]
discussion classes [2F_26_fs_2]
conservatory classes consist in students solving tasks and problems related to the subject of the lecture - students individually present solutions that are discussed in detail in the group;. iIndividuals presenting selected issues supplementing the problems given in the lecture; the presented materials are supplemented by the teacher and the students
 10
independent solving of tasks and physical problems based on textbooks, preparation of a discussion of selected issues and physical experiments
 20 test [2F_26_w_2]
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