| Chapter | Topic | | :--- | :--- | | | Wave Propagation in Anisotropic Crystals : Establishes the necessary mathematical framework for understanding how polarized light behaves in birefringent materials like calcite and quartz, a crucial prerequisite for nonlinear interactions. | | 13 | Nonlinear Optics : The core chapter, delving into foundational topics like the anharmonic oscillator model , the nonlinear susceptibility tensor (χ², χ³) , and foundational nonlinear processes including Second Harmonic Generation (SHG), Sum and Difference Frequency Mixing, and Parametric Amplification . | | 14 | Applications of Nonlinear Optics : Concludes by surveying practical applications enabled by these effects, such as optical switching, optical limiters, and high-speed laser communication systems . |
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