Nonlinear optical systems
AUTHOR : Lugiato, L. A. (Luigi A.), 1944-
CALL NO : QC446.2 L951n 2015
IMPRINT : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2015
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.
- 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
