Spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion for Bessel light beams in crystals

We have studied the spatial dynamics of spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion for zero-order and higherorder circularly polarized Bessel light beams, propagating along the optic axes of uniaxial and biaxial crystals. We have established that interaction of the Bessel beam with a uniaxial cryst...

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Published in:Journal of applied spectroscopy 2013-07, Vol.80 (3), p.458-463
Main Authors: Belyi, V. N., Khilo, N. A., Kurilkina, S. N., Kazak, N. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analytical Chemistry
Anisotropy
Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
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Summary:We have studied the spatial dynamics of spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion for zero-order and higherorder circularly polarized Bessel light beams, propagating along the optic axes of uniaxial and biaxial crystals. We have established that interaction of the Bessel beam with a uniaxial crystal slab makes possible practically complete conversion of the optical spin [angular] momentum to [orbital] angular [momentum]. In a biaxial crystal slab, during such a conversion the angular momentum is partially transferred to the medium, and as a result the slab undergoes rotation.
ISSN:0021-9037
1573-8647
DOI:10.1007/s10812-013-9787-3