Set of Diploma Courses II: Non-linear Optics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Non-linear Optics
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-3-22-26
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
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
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 [E1]
 KF_W01 [3/5]
understands the basic theories describing the appearance of nonlinear effects in optics [E2]
 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 [E3]
 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 [E4]
 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 [E5]
 KF_U12 [3/5] KF_U13 [3/5] KF_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E5
discussion classes [FZ2] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E3 E4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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