Nonlinear Optics Courses and Certifications

Quantum Electronics

Explores nonlinear optical effects and quantized electromagnetic fields, linking quasi-phase matching, homodyne detection, and parametric down-conversion.

• YouTube
• 1 day 11 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Second Order Nonlinear Effects in Isotropic Media

Explore the origin of second order nonlinear effects in isotropic media, understanding fundamental principles and mechanisms behind these phenomena.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Recap of Sum and Difference Frequency Generation, Second Harmonic Generation

Delve into the recap of sum and difference frequency generation concepts and explore the historical first demonstration of second harmonic generation.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Phase Matching Using Birefringence

Explore how birefringent media can be utilized to achieve phase matching in this concise physics lecture from IITM professors.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Molecular Wire and Cable, Molecular Switches and Nonlinear Optical Materials

Explore molecular wires mimicking transmembrane conductivity, molecular switches, push-pull systems, and fundamentals of nonlinear optical processes in materials science.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Optique non-linéaire

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Introduction à l'optique non-linéaire, qui correspond au régime d'interaction laser-matière que l'on peut explorer à l'aide de lasers intenses, comme par exemple les lasers femtosecondes.

• Coursera
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

光波通信理论与系统

光波通信理论与系统是一门探索光波通信原理、技术及其系统应用的课程。旨在帮助学员全面理解光波通信基本概念、传输原理、系统构成以及关键技术，培养学员解决实际问题能力。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

神经光子学

"Neurophotonics" is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary subject driven by the upsurge of "brain projects" in various countries around the world. However, there are currently few relevant monographs or co

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IISc Bangalore

Ultrafast Optics and Spectroscopy

Explore ultrafast pulse propagation, laser systems, pulse measurement, nonlinear optics, and spectroscopy across molecular and condensed-matter processes.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Introduction to Photonics

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Learn how light interacts with matter and how photonic systems manipulate light through optics, lasers, fibers, and semiconductor devices.

• YouTube
• 1 day 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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An Ultrashort History of Ultrafast Imaging

Explore how femtosecond light pulses and X-ray free-electron lasers reveal—and may ultimately control—the motion of electrons and nuclei.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

神经光子学

以线性与非线性光学成像及光遗传学为核心，学习用光学技术观测和操控神经活动。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Beijing University of Technology

超短脉冲激光技术

系统讲解超短脉冲的产生、传播、锁模激光器设计、脉冲放大与测量方法。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Optique non-linéaire

Introduction à l’optique non linéaire : interactions entre faisceaux lumineux de forte puissance et matière, avec exercices, travaux pratiques numériques et illustrations expérimentales.

• France Université Numerique
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Certificate

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Coherence and Quantum Entanglement

Explore how optical coherence extends from classical waves and one-photon systems to two-photon entanglement, interference, and quantum information applications.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course