Transverse spin and momentum in structured light: Quantum spin Hall effect and transverse optical force

Konstantin Y. Bliokh

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    Abstract

    I will give an overview of recent theoretical and experimental studies, which revisited fundamental dynamical properties of light: momentum and angular momentum. Recently, we described qualitatively new types of the spin and momentum in structured optical fields. These are: (i) The transverse spin angular momentum, which is orthogonal to the wave vector and is independent of the helicity and (ii) The anomalous transverse momentum, which depends on the helicity of light and exerts a weak optical force orthogonal to the wave vector. Both these quantities have attracted considerable attention and have been described and measured experimentally in various optical systems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2016 URSI International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, EMTS 2016
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages345-348
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509025022
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2016
    Event2016 URSI International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, EMTS 2016 - Espoo, Finland
    Duration: 14 Aug 201618 Aug 2016

    Publication series

    Name2016 URSI International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, EMTS 2016

    Conference

    Conference2016 URSI International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, EMTS 2016
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityEspoo
    Period14/08/1618/08/16

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