Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Authors

1Introduction

1.1Historical Background

1.2Unifying Themes

1.3Overview of Nonlinear Effects Covered in This Book

1.4Labeling Conventions and Terminology

1.5Units

Problems

References

Further Reading

2Linear Optics

2.1Introduction

2.1.1Linearity

2.1.2Maxwell’s Equations

2.1.3Poynting’s Theorem

2.1.4Intensity

2.1.5Linear Polarization

2.1.6Complex Representation of Polarization

2.1.7Energy Exchange between a Field and Polarization

2.2Tensor Properties of Materials

2.2.1Tensors

2.3Wave Equation

2.3.1Constitutive Relationships for Complex Amplitudes

2.3.2Wave Equation in Homogeneous Isotropic Materials

2.3.3Dispersion

2.3.4Wave Equation in Crystals

2.3.5Fresnel’s Equation