Title :
The impact of Charles H. Townes on nonlinear optics
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
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;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.902138
