Chiral-stress-energy-momentum tensor for covariant description of spin and torque densities of light

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Abstract

The measurement of the spin angular momentum of circularly polarized light by Beth [Phys. Rev. 50, 115 (1936)] can be explained by using a microscopic torque density. However, the experiment does not resolve the space- and time-dependent evolution of the spin density of light and the wave plate and the covariant form of the microscopic torque density. Here we focus on the covariant description of the helicity, spin, and torque densities of light in materials using the chiral-stress-energy-momentum tensor. We also perform simulations of Gaussian light pulses in quarter-wave-plate geometries made of birefringent and dielectric materials.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComplex Light and Optical Forces XVIII
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5106-7063-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Mar 2024
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventComplex Light and Optical Forces - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 27 Jan 20241 Feb 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12901
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceComplex Light and Optical Forces
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period27/01/202401/02/2024

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