Training Manual . SPb: SPbSU ITMO, 2009. - 195 s. The basics of technology of creation of semiconductor heterostructures, as well as linear and nonlinear optical properties of quantum nanostructures in stationary and transition modes are considered. The textbook is intended for training bachelors and masters in the direction of 200600 Photonics and optoinformatics for studying the discipline "Physics and technology of heterostructures" . The material can be recommended for senior students of physical and technical specialties, as well as in the preparation of masters and graduate students specializing in the application of optical methods in nanotechnology.