ABSTRACT
1
Introduction
2
Linear Optics and Propagation
2.1
Dielectric Response and Polariton Dynamics
2.2
In-Plane Propagation in Thin Layers
3
Nonlinear Response
3.1
Density Dependence of the Exciton Eigenenergy
3.2
The Dynamical Stark Effect
3.3
Heavy Hole-Light Hole Beating in Nonlinear Transmission
3.4
Higher Order Correlations in Four-Wave Mixing
4
Nonlinear Propagation Dynamics
4.1
Quasi-Stationary Conditions
4.2
The Full Dynamical Problem
5
Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
References
