Laser Physics

9.

Nonlinear Optics and Laser Applications

9.1.

Nonlinear Optical Phenomena

9.1.1.

Second-Order Nonlinearity

9.1.1.1.

Second Harmonic Generation

9.1.1.2.

Sum Frequency Generation

9.1.1.3.

Difference Frequency Generation

9.1.1.4.

Optical Parametric Amplification

9.1.1.5.

Optical Parametric Oscillation

9.1.2.

Third-Order Nonlinearity

9.1.2.1.

Third Harmonic Generation

9.1.2.2.

Four-Wave Mixing

9.1.2.3.

Stimulated Raman Scattering

9.1.2.4.

Stimulated Brillouin Scattering

9.1.2.5.

Self-Phase Modulation

9.1.2.6.

9.1.3.

9.1.3.1.

Birefringent Phase Matching

9.1.3.2.

Quasi-Phase Matching

9.1.3.3.

Critical vs Non-Critical Phase Matching

9.2.

Frequency Conversion

9.2.1.

Harmonic Generation

9.2.1.1.

Efficiency Optimization

9.2.1.2.

Crystal Selection

9.2.1.3.

Beam Quality Requirements

9.2.2.

Parametric Processes

9.2.2.1.

9.2.2.2.

9.2.2.3.

Conversion Efficiency

9.3.

Ultrafast Phenomena

9.3.1.

Pulse Propagation

9.3.2.

Dispersion Effects

9.3.3.

Nonlinear Pulse Propagation

9.3.4.

Soliton Formation

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