by Butcher, Paul N., Cotter, David
fromCambridge studies in modern optics
Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics encompasses a broad spectrum of nonlinear phenomena from second-harmonic generation to soliton formation. The wide use of nonlinear optical phenomena in laboratories and commercial devices requires familiarity with the underlying physics as well …
A stepwise introduction, this book begins with the wave equation in its simplest form. The author carries readers gently to deeper comprehension by progressively removing simplifying assumptions.
