# Nonlinear & Quant Optics

## PHYS-6810

Theoretical framework for analysis of wave propagation in nonlinear media. Classical and quantum theory of nonlinear response. Multi-wave mixing, including second-harmonic generation, optical phase conjugation and optical bistability. Quantization of the electromagnetic field and quantum stochastic processes in atom-field interactions. Applications to amplifiers, lasers, resonance fluorescence, and squeezed state generation. Quantum theory of measurements.

3 credits
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1999

Nonlinear & Quantum Optics (3c)

- Joseph W Haus Jr

Seats Taken: 9/25

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