Optical Angular Momentum

ISBN-13: 9780750309011 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 300 str.

Les Allen; L. Allen; Stephen Barnett

Opis

This volume brings together research papers in the field of optical angular momentum. After an introductory section including two of the earliest references on the subject, the book goes on to cover spin and orbital angular momentum, laboratory beams carrying angular momentum and optical forces and torques on particles and atoms. The last two chapters are of particular relevance to current research as thet underpin the technique known as optical tweezing, which is finding application in fields as diverse as atom optics and biology. The remaining sections of the book include papers on frequency shifting, nonlinear optics and entanglement.

Recenzje

"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

Spis treści

Optical Angular Momentum

O autorze

L. Allen, Stephen M. Barnett, Miles J. Padgett