PHYS-7650 (3) Nonlinear and Nano-Optics

Covers the field of ultrafast optics including both experimental and theoretical aspects. Topics include: description of ultrashort optical pulses, propagation of pulses including dispersion and nonlinearity, their integration, measurement and manipulation and their use in applications including spectroscopy. Recommended prereqs., PHYS 4510 or PHYS 5160.