CHEM-6450

Nonlinear Laser Spectroscopy

An introduction to the theory and practice of multiphoton or nonlinear laser spectroscopic and nonlinear optical phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the spectroscopic applications of nonlinear optical phenomena such as harmonic generation, sum and difference frequency generation, stimulated Raman scattering, multiphoton absorption and ionization, and four-wave mixing methods such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering. There are no prerequisites, but a background in molecular spectroscopy is recommended. Spring term odd-numbered years.

3 credit hours