The Angular Momentum of Light

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511795213

Recent developments in the angular momentum of light present fresh challenges to long established concepts and pave the way for new and wide-ranging applications. The scope for structured light such as optical vortices, in particular, now extends from microfluidics to quantum information. This is the first comprehensive edited collection dealing with light carrying spin and orbital angular momentum, covering both fundamental and applied aspects. Written by internationally leading specialists, the chapters have been compiled to reflect the latest scientific progress and to address the multitude of theoretical, experimental and technical issues associated with this vibrant and exciting field. The volume is an authoritative reference for academic researchers and graduate students engaged in theoretical or experimental study of optical angular momentum and its applications. It will also benefit professionals in physics, optics and optical engineering, chemistry and biology.

'This highly recommended book is suitable for physics graduate students and researchers who require an up-to-date source on light-carrying spin and orbital angular momentum. It provides a modern quantum mechanical explanation of how to measure and use light’s angular momentum and its experimental techniques. The author’s clear writing makes it easy to understand the physics and mathematics. Each chapter contains an introduction, theoretical physical and mathematical foundations, experimental techniques, and modern applications. The book is well-illustrated and includes pertinent references and an index. While light’s energy and linear momentum date back to Maxwell, angular momentum will find numerous modern applications in the fields of optical trapping of particles with Bessel beams and quantum computing.'

Barry R. Masters Source: Optics and Photonics News (osa-opn.org)

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
pp xv-xvi
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1 - Light beams carrying orbital angular momentum
pp 1-30
- By J. B. Götte, University of Bristol, S. M. Barnett, University of Strathclyde
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2 - Vortex transformations and vortex dynamics in optical fields
pp 31-50
- By G. Molina-Terriza, Macquarie University
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3 - Vector beams in free space
pp 51-70
- By E. J. Galvez, Colgate University
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4 - Optical beams with orbital angular momentum in nonlinear media
pp 71-97
- By A. S. Desyatnikov, The Australian National University, Y. S. Kivshar, The Australian National University
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5 - Ray optics, wave optics and quantum mechanics
pp 98-134
- By G. Nienhuis, Universiteit Leiden
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6 - Quantum formulation of angle and orbital angular momentum
pp 135-161
- By J. B. Götte, University of Bristol, S. M. Barnett, University of Strathclyde
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7 - Dynamical rotational frequency shift
pp 162-173
- By I. Bialynicki-Birula, Center for Theoretical Physics, Z. Bialynicka-Birula, Institute of Physics
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8 - Spin-orbit interactions of light in isotropic media
pp 174-245
- By K. Y. Bliokh, National University of Ireland, A. Aiello, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, M. A. Alonso, University of Rochester
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9 - Quantum electrodynamics, angular momentum and chirality
pp 246-263
- By David L. Andrews, School of Chemistry, Mohamed Babiker, University of York
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10 - Trapping of charged particles by Bessel beams
pp 264-283
- By I. Bialynicki-Birula, Center for Theoretical Physics, Z. Bialynicka-Birula, Institute of Physics, N. Drozd, Center for Theoretical Physics
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11 - Theory of atoms in twisted light
pp 284-313
- By M. Babiker, University of York, D. L. Andrews, University of East Anglia, V. E. Lembessis, King Saud University
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12 - An experimentalist's introduction to orbital angular momentum for quantum optics
pp 314-329
- By J. Romero, University of Glasgow, D. Giovannini, University of Glasgow, S. Franke-Arnold, University of Glasgow, M. J. Padgett, University of Glasgow
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13 - Measurement of light's orbital angular momentum
pp 330-351
- By M. P. J. Lavery, University of Glasgow, J. Courtial, University of Glasgow, M. J. Padgett, University of Glasgow
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14 - Efficient generation of optical twisters using helico-conical beams
pp 352-364
- By V. R. Daria, The Australian National University, D. Palima, Technical University of Denmark, J. Glückstad, Technical University of Denmark
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15 - Self-similar modes of coherent diffusion with orbital angular momentum
pp 365-384
- By O. Firstenberg, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, M. Shuker, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, R. Pugatch, Weizmann Institute of Science, N. Davidson, Weizmann Institute of Science
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16 - Quantum entanglement of orbital angular momentum
pp 385-406
- By M. P. Van Exter, Universiteit Leiden, E. R. Eliel, Universiteit Leiden, J. P. Woerdman, Universiteit Leiden
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Index
pp 407-425
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-xi

List of contributors
pp xii-xiv

Preface
pp xv-xvi

1 - Light beams carrying orbital angular momentum
pp 1-30

2 - Vortex transformations and vortex dynamics in optical fields
pp 31-50

3 - Vector beams in free space
pp 51-70

4 - Optical beams with orbital angular momentum in nonlinear media
pp 71-97

5 - Ray optics, wave optics and quantum mechanics
pp 98-134

6 - Quantum formulation of angle and orbital angular momentum
pp 135-161

7 - Dynamical rotational frequency shift
pp 162-173

8 - Spin-orbit interactions of light in isotropic media
pp 174-245

9 - Quantum electrodynamics, angular momentum and chirality
pp 246-263

10 - Trapping of charged particles by Bessel beams
pp 264-283

11 - Theory of atoms in twisted light
pp 284-313

12 - An experimentalist's introduction to orbital angular momentum for quantum optics
pp 314-329

13 - Measurement of light's orbital angular momentum
pp 330-351

14 - Efficient generation of optical twisters using helico-conical beams
pp 352-364

15 - Self-similar modes of coherent diffusion with orbital angular momentum
pp 365-384

16 - Quantum entanglement of orbital angular momentum
pp 385-406

Index
pp 407-425

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