Overview
Spin angular momentum of photons, and the associated polarisation of light, has been known of for many years. However, it is only during the 1990s and early 2000s that physically realisable laboratory light beams have been used to study the orbital angular momentum of light. In many respects orbital and spin angular momentum behave in a similar manner, but they differ significantly in others. In particular, orbital angular momentum offers exciting new possibilities with respect to the optical manipulation of matter, and to the study of the entanglement of photons. ""Optical Angular Momentum"" brings together 44 papers, reproduced over eight chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject as it has developed. In each chapter the editors have written a concise introduction putting the selected papers into context and outlining the key articles associated with this aspect of the subject. The volume chronicles the first decade of this subject and gives a definitive statement of the status of all aspects of optical angular momentum.
Full Product Details
Author: L. Allen ,
Stephen M. Barnett ,
Miles J. Padgett
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.725kg
ISBN: 9780750309011
ISBN 10: 0750309016
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 31 March 2003
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A very useful and comprehensive collection of articles... - Michael Berry The papers appear to be well chosen and well reproduced. I think that it will be appreciatively received. -Carlos Stroud I am very pleased to receive this book, which will be very useful for everyone working in the growing research field of optical angular momentum. The selection of papers is very good and the production is superb, including the truly wonderful cover! - Professor Loudon This book serves as a reference for engineers and scientists, bringing together the current status of all aspects of optical angular momentum...I highly recommend this book for people who work in modern optics research, as well as those who are simply interested in the field. The selected landmark papers cover the full spectrum of important topics related to optical angular momentum. - Optics & Photonics News, May 2005
A very useful and comprehensive collection of articles - and timely in a year when there at least four international meetings featuring optical angular momentum. - Michael Berry The papers appear to be well chosen and well reproduced. I think that it will be appreciatively received. -Carlos Stroud I am very pleased to receive this book, which will be very useful for everyone working in the growing research field of optical angular momentum. The selection of papers is very good and the production is superb, including the truly wonderful cover! - Professor Loudon This book serves as a reference for engineers and scientists, bringing together the current status of all aspects of optical angular momentum...I highly recommend this book for people who work in modern optics research, as well as those who are simply interested in the field. The selected landmark papers cover the full spectrum of important topics related to optical angular momentum. - Optics & Photonics News, May 2005
Author Information
L. Allen, Stephen M. Barnett, Miles J. Padgett
