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Although 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 confocal microscopy and two-photon excited fluorescence microscopy. Accessible to a wide range of scientists, this concise book stresses the reliability of nonlinear optical processes for probing surfaces and interfaces. Drawing on the insight offered in the text, scientists from many disciplines can now clearly understand and use second-order nonlinear optical methods.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781420070712
eBay Product ID (ePID)92102660
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSecond-Order Nonlinear Optical Characterization Techniques: an Introduction
Publication Year2009
SubjectChemistry, Physics
TypeTextbook
AuthorVincent Rodriguez, Koen Clays, Thierry Verbiest
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight476 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorKoen Clays, Vincent Rodriguez, Thierry Verbiest