After successful completion of the course, students are able to explain linear and non-linear light-matter interactions for IR and XUV radiation and their applications in laser spectroscopy and metrology, with a focus of petehertz samplling of optical signals in gases and in solids.
Laser pulse properties:
High harmonic generation:
Attosecond pulse trains and attosecond pulses:
Spectroscopic applications:
Petehertz sampling:
Presentation by lecturer Home exercises on simulations
oral exam
Not necessary