DocumentCode
1436291
Title
The impact of Charles H. Townes on nonlinear optics
Author
Boyd, Robert W.
Author_Institution
Inst. of Opt., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
Volume
6
Issue
6
fYear
2000
Firstpage
881
Lastpage
884
Abstract
Reviews the impact of several of the pioneering contributions of Charles H. Townes on the development of the field of nonlinear optics. Research in the areas of stimulated Brillouin scattering, the Autler-Townes effect, and self-trapping of light are reviewed.
Keywords
Stark effect; nonlinear optics; optical self-focusing; reviews; stimulated Brillouin scattering; Autler-Townes effect; Charles H. Townes; light self-trapping; nonlinear optics; pioneering contributions; reviews; self-trapping; stimulated Brillouin scattering; Acoustic beams; Acoustic scattering; Brillouin scattering; Frequency; Laser beams; Light scattering; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical scattering; Particle scattering;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-260X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/2944.902138
Filename
902138
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