Module 8: Some nonlinear systems

Syllabus Modules Schedule

Objective:

Students will study some nonlinear phenomena.  They will become familiar with the nonlinear index of refraction, self-focusing, solitons in fibers, optical limiting, and the electro-optic effect.

Web Material:

Some nonlinear systems

Nonlinear systems

Additional Material:  Haus: Chapter 10

Electro-optic modulators

The electro-optic effect

Additional Material:  Haus: Chapter 12

Assignment:

Assignment 8