Nonlinear Optics : Basic Concepts
Editorial Reviews
Optical Engineering, July 1992
From the first edition: "Boyd treats most of his topics thoroughly and comprehensibly, including physical insights I have not found elsewhere...gives an excellent discussion in an appendix on the various units used in the field and conversion formulas for susceptibilities. Nonlinear Optics is an excellent textbook for use in introductory nonlinear optics courses. For the most part, the book is well written and easy to follow."
Book Description
The text develops the basic principles that underlie nonlinear optical phenomena in matter, in an approach oriented to the general reader or student with a background in classical electromagnetic theory. It begins with a discussion of linear wave propagation in dispersive media, moves into weak nonlinearities which can be discussed in a pertuberative manner, then examines strong nonlinear effects (solitons, chaos). The emphasis is on the macroscopic description on nonlinear phenomena, within a semi-classical framework. The text is aimed at the student or researcher who is not a specialist in optics, and who wishes to acquire an introduction to the principal concepts as a precursor to the consultation of the specialized literature.
Nonlinear Optics : Basic Concepts
Nonlinear Optics: Basic Concepts,D.L. Mills,Springer,3540641823,Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical,Lasers,Nonlinear optics,Optics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Optics (light),Technology / Lasers
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