Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
FYS.504
Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
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.504Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Robert FicklerResponsible teacher:
Goery GentyResponsible 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)