Second Order Non-linear Optics of Silicon and Silicon Nanostructures

This book describes the physical properties of silicon as they apply to non-linear optics. It covers the physical properties and linear optics of silicon as well as the basic theoretical concepts of reflected second harmonics (RSH). It gives an analytical review of work on the non-linear optics of silicon and the results of non-linear optical studies of silicon nanostructures. It also presents theories on the generation of RSH at the non-liner medium¿linear medium interface and on photoinduced electronic processes in semiconductors and their influence on RSH generation.