MOLECULAR PHOTONICS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
acquire basic knowledge in non-linear spectroscopy
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of molecular spectroscopy
Course contents summary
Introduction to photonic & optical non-linearity
Non-linear optical responses
Some technical isuues
1. the density matrix
2. quantum mechanical representation of time-dependent processes
3. non-linear response theory
non-linear steady-state processes
1. general considerations
2. resonant techniques (Raman, TPA..)
3. non-resonant techniques (SHG...)
4. a special case: electroabsorption
5. time-resolved tecjniques
1. impulsive excitations and coherent states
2. few examples
Saturation phenomena
1 laser
2 hole-burning
Recommended readings
R.W. Boyd, Non Linear Optics, Cap 1, 2
S. Mukamel, Principles of non-linear Optics, Cap. 3,6; appendici 6A e 6B
B. Dick, R. M. Hochstrasser, H. P: Trommsfordf in Non-linear Optical properties of organic molecules and crystals Vol 2, Chap III-6
Y. R. Shen, The Principles of non-linear Optics Cap 1,2
Teaching methods
oral lessons and oral exams
