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402-0437-00L 4 Credits DS D-MATH , D-PHYS
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Holography and Optical Phase Conjugation

Holographie und optische Phasenkonjugation

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Germano Luigi Montemezzani
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:03

Abstract

The lecture gives an introduction to optical holography and phase conjugation. The principles of holography as well as the most important types of holograms and recording media are discussed together with some of the main applications. Different mechanisms leading to optical phase conjugation and their applications are described in the final part of the lecture.

Objective

The student will get to know the field of holography and phase conjugation. Methods, materials, applications and mathematical basis of the theoretical background will be learned.

Content

The content of the lecture is structured as follows: Principles of holography; Thin and volume holograms; Holographic materials; Applications, holographic interferometry, holographic storage; Coupled wave theory; Photorefractive effects; Two-wave mixing; Four-wave mixing; Phase conjugation and self-pumped phase conjugation; Stimulated Brillouin scattering.

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Lecture Notes

Lectures notes (in english) will be distributed

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Holographie und optische Phasenkonjugation
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HPP H 2)
2 h weekly
exercise Holographie und optische Phasenkonjugation
alle 14 Tage nach Vereinbarung
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HPP H 2)
1 h weekly

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