Observation of twist-induced geometric phases and inhibition of optical tunneling via Aharonov-Bohm effects

Abstract

A new type of geometric phase in twisted optical fibers enables optical tunneling suppression via the Aharonov-Bohm effect.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 04, 2019
Source ID
10.1126/sciadv.aau8135

Entities

People

  • Demetrios N. Christodoulides
  • Helena Lopez-aviles
  • Jose E. Antonio-lopez
  • Mercedeh Khajavikhan
  • Midya Parto
  • Rodrigo Amezcua-correa

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Army Research Office
  • National Science Foundation
  • Office of Naval Research
  • Qatar National Research Fund
  • United States – Israel Binational Science Foundation
  • University of Central Florida

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

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