Advances in Nonlinear Photonics

Nonlinear phenomena are at the core of photonic devices and may enable future applications such as all-optical switching, all-optical signal processing and quantum photonics. Advances in Nonlinear Photonics provides an overview of the fundamental key concepts of this research topic followed by a review of the most important recent advances in the field-focusing on materials and applications-specific advances. The book emphasizes how nonlinear processes may be exploited in different photonic applications. Advances in Nonlinear Photonics provides a reference for new entrants and experts in the field as it combines fundamental principles with an overview of the latest developments. It is suitable for the multidisciplinary audience of photonics researchers and practitioners in academia and R&D-such as materials scientists and engineers, applied physicists, chemists, etc.