New Materials and Structures for Nonlinear Optics

This talk begins with a brief tutorial overview of the field of nonlinear optics.  This introduction is then followed by a description of some directions for the development of improved optical materials for use in nonlinear optics.  Of particular interest is the use of nanofabrication techniques for the construction of new materials and devices.  We illustrate these basic ideas through various applications of nonlinear optics, including the construction of all-optical switches, the construction of optical delay lines based on the use of "fast" and "slow" light, and the use of quantum states of light to form optical images with unprecedented resolution and sensitivity.