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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
FYS.504

Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
Course code
FYS.504
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Robert Fickler
Responsible teacher:
Goery Genty
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Starting from 1.8.2024:
Physics Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Nonlinear susceptibility
  • Wave equation
  • Phase-matching
  • Second-harmonic generation
  • Four-wave mixing
Complementary knowledge
  • Nonlinear polarization
  • Third-harmonic generation
  • Phase conjugation
  • Electro-optic effect
Specialist knowledge
  • Lorentz model
  • Derivation of the wave equation
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

02.03.2026 31.05.2026
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)

Exam

28.04.2026 28.04.2026
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
02.06.2026 02.06.2026
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)