Downconversion occurs in optically non-linear crystals when a high energy pump photon decays into two lower-energy photons. The energy and momentum of the original pump photon are conserved in this process. When the down-converted photons do not propagate collinearly with the pump photons, it is necessary to use numerical techniques to predict the properties of the downconversion. In this project, a student would write numerical code to model this situation.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this project, a student will need to have programming experience. Both Matlab and Fortran will be used. A basic understanding of quantum mechanics will also be helpful.

Contact Details

If you have questions or are interested in pursuing this research project, contact Michael J. Ware for more information.