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The book contains original contributions from leading
international scientists working in the field of multiphoton
absorptions and excitations and their practical applications.
From the first theoretical prediction of the phenomena at the
beginning of the nineteen thirties through the first practical
demonstration seen some thirty years later, the topic has today
evolved into a large branch of nonlinear optics.
The different
chapters of the book treat this large research field
comprehensively: from basic phenomena and their description,
material design, synthesis, elaboration and optimisation,
through experimental characterization techniques to practical
applications such as optical power limiting, nano and
microstructuration and photodynamic therapy. Although the
contributions address almost exclusively organic materials,
currently the group know to have the largest multiphoton
transition cross sections whose properties can be tailored for
targeted applications, the described characterization
techniques as well as applications are universal and can be
done with other materials.
The book is addressed not only to
the researchers active in the field but also to graduate students,
newcomers and development engineers interested in practical
application of multiphoton induced effects.