ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Applied Physics
Areas: Optics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
The main objetives of this course are:
-To know the nonlinear optics theoretical bases and the different approaches used to build its models.
- To identify the most relevant processes of frequency mixing and to analyze its most outstanding characteristics,
-To know the different light-matter interactions leading to a modification of the refraction index.
LEARNING RESULTS
This subject provides the student with a first approach to the field of Nonlinear Optics, and discusses the most relevant nonlinear effects that have infinity of applications in different branches of the modern science. After passing the course:
-He/She will dominate the methodology used to describe and analyze the different processes and will acquire the basic structures for the understanding of the non linear optical phenomena.
- She/He will dominate in an operative way the models and theories in which Modern Noninear Optics is based.
- She/He will acquire a satisfactory knowledge of the basic nonlinear optical phenomena, and of its most relevant applications.
1. The elements of Non linear Optics.
What it is Non linear Optics? Micro and macroscopic origin of the non linear phenomena. Description of the non linear polarization. General description of the non linear propagation in materials. Catalog of phenomena.
2. Processes of frequencies mixture
Second harmonic generation. Three frequency mixture processes. Parametric oscillation. Applications.
3. Non linear refraction index and stimulated scattering
The intensity dependent refraction index. Light self-focusing. Non linear phase modulation. Non linear absorption. Processes of stimulated scattering. Applications.
1. R. W. Boyd. "Nonlinear Optics". Academic Press Inc. Boston, 1992.
2. Y. R. Shen. "The Principles of Nonlinear Optics". John Wiley & Sons. New York, 1984.
3. N. Bloembergen. "Nonlinear Optics". Addison-Wesley Publ. Comp. Inc. California, 1965.
4. P.N. Butcher & D. Cotter. "The Elements of Nonlinear Optics". Cambridge Univ. Press, 1990.
5. G.P. Agrawal. "Nonlinear Fiber Optics". AcademicPress Inc. Boston, 1989.
6. G.P. Agrawal & R.W. Boyd. "Contemporary Nonlinear Optics". Acad. Press Inc. Boston, 1992.
GENERAL COMPETENCES
CG01 - Acquire the ability to perform team research work.
CG02 - Be able to analyze and synthesize.
CG03 - Acquire the ability to write texts, articles or scientific reports according to publication standards.
CG04 - Become familiar with the different modalities used to disseminate results and disseminate knowledge in scientific meetings.
CG05 - Apply knowledge to solve complex problems.
BASIC COMPETENCES
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
CB9 - That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
TRANSVERSALS COMPETENCES
CT01 - Ability to interpret texts, documentation, reports and academic articles in English, scientific language par excellence.
CT02 - Develop the capacity to make responsible decisions in complex and / or responsible situations.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
CE10 - Understand and assimilate both fundamental and most applied aspects of the physics of light and radiation.
CE11 - Acquire knowledge and mastery of strategies and systems for the transmission of light and radiatio
The theoretical course will be intended for the explanation of the contents of the matter following a format of magisterial class, although the participation of the student will be encouraged. The classes of seminar will be intended for the resolution of problems related to the contents exposed in previous classes, and will be used for consolidating concepts.
The educational material of the matter will be available for students in the Virtual Campus. This platform will also be used to carry out different activities.
Tutorials can be face-to-face or online, if they are online they will require an appointment which is also recommended for face-to-face.
The preferred evaluation modality will be the continuous evaluation that will consist of:
- carrying out exercises of the bulletins during class hours: 50%
- carrying out complementary activities in non-contact hours: 40%
- attendance and participation: 10%
Exceptionally, a final exam of the subject may be carried out. In this case the final grade will be the maximum grade between:
- final exam qualification
- weighted average of the final exam and continuous assessment
In case of fraudulent behaviour, the University Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students will be applied:
Article 16. Fraudulent performance of exercises or tests.
The fraudulent performance of any exercise or test required in the evaluation of a subject will imply the qualification of failure in the corresponding call, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be followed against the offending student. It is considered fraudulent, among others, the performance of plagiarized work or work obtained from sources accessible to the public without reworking or reinterpretation and without citation of the authors and sources.
Distribution of working hours:
Lectures: 20
Seminars: 10
Tutorials: 1
Personal work: 44
Total student work: 75
- Review of the contents corresponding to the courses Optica I and II of the degree in Physics of the USC or similar courses taught in other degrees
- Accomplishment of all the suggested exercises.
- Consultation of the recommended bibliography.
In case of fraudulent behaviour, the University Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students will be applied:
Article 16. Fraudulent performance of exercises or tests.
The fraudulent performance of any exercise or test required in the evaluation of a subject will imply the qualification of failure in the corresponding call, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be followed against the offending student. It is considered fraudulent, among others, the performance of plagiarized work or work obtained from sources accessible to the public without reworking or reinterpretation and without citation of the authors and sources.
Maria Elena Lopez Lago
- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- Phone
- 881813518
- elena.lopez.lago [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
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