Description
Book SynopsisAlthough chemists, biochemists, biologists, and material scientists are often interested in using nonlinear optical techniques for characterizing their samples, they seldom have the necessary background to exploit these methods. Designed for nonspecialists, Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Characterization Techniques: An Introduction focuses on the potential of second-order nonlinear optics as a powerful characterization tool. Avoiding extensive mathematical details, this multidisciplinary book does not require a background in advanced mathematics or physics.
After introducing linear optics from the perspective of polarizability and linear susceptibility, the authors cover incoherent second-harmonic generation. They then deal with the study of surfaces and interfaces, exploiting the intrinsic surface sensitivity of second-harmonic generation and sum-frequency generation. The final chapter discusses second-order imaging techniques, including conf
Table of Contents
General Aspects of Second-Order Nonlinear Optics. Determination of Molecular Symmetry with Hyper-Rayleigh Scattering. Characterization of Interfaces, Surfaces, and Thin Films. Characterization of Surface Chirality by Second-Harmonic Generation and Sum-Frequency Generation. Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Imaging Techniques. Appendix. Index.
