Optics of ultrashort pulses
Course: Laser and optoelectronic technique
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Optics of ultrashort pulses
Code
ОК7
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
- Be able to perform analysis of engineering products,
processes and systems according to established criteria, choose and
apply the most suitable analytical, calculation
and experimental methods for research,
interpret research results - Be able to formulate and solve problems in the field
metrology related to observation procedures
facilities, measuring, monitoring, diagnosing and
forecasting taking into account the importance of social
Restrictions - Analyze and assess the impact of information
measuring equipment and metrological activities on the environment and safety of life
human - Know and understand the physical foundations of functioning
devices and systems based on laser technology and nonlinear
optics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Have knowledge of general physics: physical optics and electrodynamics.
2. Know the basics of nonlinear optics (nonlinear polarization, self-focusing).
3. Have basic knowledge of special courses "Fourier Optics" and "Laser Technology and
applied quantum electronics ".
Course content
The discipline "Optics of ultrashort pulses" studies nonlinear optical phenomena in pico-
and femtosecond range, as well as the principles of generation of ultrashort pulses and higher
harmonics, methods of their registration and possible areas of their application. The influence of phase and
amplitude self-modulation and group velocity variance for the formation of chirped light
impulses. Formation / amplification of ultrashort light pulses by means of is considered
compression / stretching of the pulses of the initial pulses. The generation of attoseconds is considered
pulses and higher harmonics, the radiation properties of femtosecond lasers and their
application.
The program consists of two sections (topics):
Topic 1. Nonlinear polarization and interaction of waves in a nonlinear medium.
Topic 2. Generation of optical harmonics and parametric effects in quadratic
environments.
Topics are divided into two content modules:
module 1 - topic1
module 2 - topics 2.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Основна
1. Andrew M. Weiner. Ultrafast Optics. JohnWilley & Sons Inc., 2009, 596p.
4. Matthias Wollenhaupt Dr., Andreas Assion Dr., Thomas Baumert. Femtosecond Laser Pulses -
Linear Properties, Manipulation, Generation and Measurement. Springer Handbook of lasers and
Optics, edit. Frank Tröger. Springer New York, 2007, pp. 938-983.
5. Armin Scrinzi and Harm Gert Muller. Attosecond Pulses - Generation, Detection and Aplication.
Strong fild Laser Physics, edit. T.Brabec. Springer, New York, 2008, pp. 281-300.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods: lectures and consultations. Assessment methods: modular tests,
abstracts, test. The final grade is set on the basis of intermediate grades of the module
control (40%) and exam (60%).
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment:
1. Modular test 1: 6-10 points;
2. Modular test 2: 6-10 points;
3. Abstracts (4) - 6-10 points for each abstract, a minimum of 24 points, a maximum of 40 points.
Final evaluation in the form of a test - from 63 to 60 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Vasyl
Pavlovych
Yashchuk
Department of Optics
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Optics
Faculty of Physics