Nonlinear Optical Systems
- Authors:
- Luigi Lugiato, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Italy
- Franco Prati, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Italy
- Massimo Brambilla, Università degli Studi e Politecnico di Bari, Italy
- Date Published: March 2015
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107062672
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Guiding graduate students and researchers through the complex world of laser physics and nonlinear optics, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamics of lasers and other relevant optical systems, under the umbrella of a unitary spatio-temporal vision. Adopting a balanced approach, the book covers traditional as well as special topics in laser physics, quantum electronics and nonlinear optics, treating them from the viewpoint of nonlinear dynamical systems. These include laser emission, frequency generation, solitons, optically bistable systems, pulsations and chaos and optical pattern formation. It also provides a coherent and up-to-date treatment of the hierarchy of nonlinear optical models and of the rich variety of phenomena they describe, helping readers to understand the limits of validity of each model and the connections among the phenomena. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers in nonlinear optics, quantum electronics, laser physics and photonics.
Read more- Provides a unitary vision of nonlinear optical models and of the phenomena they describe
- Encompasses static (i.e. stationary) phenomena, temporal (i.e. dynamical) effects and spatial phenomena to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the phenomena in play
- Includes topics usually considered in courses on laser physics/quantum electronics and nonlinear optics, giving readers a broader understanding of the subject
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'Nonlinear Optical Systems achieves an unmatched coverage in a field that has grown into many sub-disciplines in a very clear and coherent manner. This is a beautiful and self-contained book that starts with the fundamentals and goes on to cover the dynamical phenomena and optical pattern formation in quantum optical systems. Written by the leading lights of the field, [it] is a 'must have' for any serious student and researcher in the field of quantum optics, nonlinear optics and laser physics.' M. Suhail Zubairy, Texas A&M University
See more reviews'This is an excellent book that covers a large variety of nonlinear optical phenomena with a unified view and notation. Of particular significance and novelty is the exhaustive treatment of spatial and temporal instabilities inside laser and laser-like systems.' Vittorio Degiorgio, University of Pavia
'This book is truly a wonderful reference for beginning graduate students, teachers and active researchers in the field of laser science, quantum electronics and nonlinear dynamics of optical systems. Written by internationally recognized and award-winning scientists, [it] is a fabulous overview of these broad areas of research from the 1960s (and earlier) to modern times. The authors have presented a range of material with enough detail for the reader to gain deep insight into the physics being discussed, yet relegated enough of the technical details to the extensive reference list so as not to distract the reader. The book is divided into three sections with a logical progression: steady state and propagation, dynamical phenomena and transverse effects. It is an excellent review of these fields, a great pedagogical tool and a 'must-have-on-your-desk' reference.' Frank A. Narducci, Naval Air Systems Command
'The reader will gain an in-depth familiarity with the field. This book can be used as a rich research resource and as a complementary text. It is suitable for graduate students as well as researchers in the field.' A. Zakery, Optics and Photonics News
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- Date Published: March 2015
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107062672
- length: 464 pages
- dimensions: 253 x 195 x 24 mm
- weight: 1.18kg
- contains: 169 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I. Models, Propagation, Steady-State Phenomena:
1. Rate equation model for the laser
2. Interaction of a system of two-level atoms with the electromagnetic field
3. The Maxwell–Bloch equations
4. Inclusion of the irreversible processes in the atomic equations
5. Linear and nonlinear propagation in irreversible Maxwell–Bloch equations
6. Optical nonlinearities: materials with quadratic nonlinearities
7. Optical nonlinearities: materials with cubic nonlinearities
8. Optical resonators: the planar ring cavity, empty cavity, linear cavity
9. Nonlinear active ring cavity: the ring laser, stationary states
10. The adiabatic elimination principle
11. Nonlinear passive ring cavity: optical bistability
12. Modal equations for the ring cavity: the single-mode model
13. Single- and two-mode models
14. Nonlinear dynamics in Fabry–Perot cavities
15. Inhomogeneous broadening
16. The semiconductor laser
17. Laser without inversion and the effects of atomic coherence
Part II. Dynamical Phenomena, Instabilities, Chaos:
18. Some general aspects in nonlinear dissipative dynamical systems
19. Special limits in the single-mode model
20. The linear stability analysis of Maxwell–Bloch equations
21. Adiabatic elimination in the complete Maxwell–Bloch equations
22. Dynamical aspects in the laser
23. Single- and multi-mode operation in inhomogeneously broadened lasers
24. Dynamical aspects in optical bistability
25. Self-pulsing in other optical systems
Part III. Transverse Optical Patterns:
26. Gaussian beams and modes of cavities with spherical mirrors
27. General features about optical pattern formation in planar cavities
28. The LL model
29. Spatial patterns in cavities with spherical mirrors
30. Cavity solitons
Appendixes
References
Index.-
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