Introduction to Nonlinear Optical Effects in Molecules and Polymers

Abstract

Basis and Formulation of Nonlinear Optics Origin of Microscopic Nonlinearity in Organic Systems Bulk Nonlinear Optical Susceptiblity Second Order Nonlinear Optical Processes Measurement Techniques for Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Effects A Survey of Second Order Nonlinear Optical Materials Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Processes Measurement Techniques for Third-Order Effects A Survey of Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Materials Nonlinear Optics in Optical Waveguides and Fibers Device Conepts Issues and Future Directions.