This course provides an introduction to quantum and nonlinear optics. Before discussing nonlinear quantum processes, we will introduce an intuitive semi-classical model of nonlinear effects. Then, we will study the most important nonlinear processes, such as second and third harmonic generation, intensity-dependent effects, difference frequency generation, and parametric processes, which allows the generation of entangled photon states. We will proceed by introducing field quantization and quantum coherence functions before moving on to discuss non-classical states of light and decoherence, and will conclude with an overview of applications such as quantum information processing.
- Kursleiter/in: Ömer Ilday
Semester: ST 2025