Arbitrary spin-to–orbital angular momentum conversion of light
Abstract
The polarization state of light can be used in imaging applications and optical communications. Light can also be structured into vortices that carry optical angular momentum, which can be used for micromanipulation and enhancing the capacity of optical communication channels. Devlin et al. present a metasurface converter for optical states that transforms polarization states into optical angular momentum states. The coupling between arbitrary spin and optical angular momentum states of light in a compact planar structure may find applications in producing complex structured light fields.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.aao5392
Entities
People
- Antonio Ambrosio
- Federico Capasso
- J P Balthasar Mueller
- Noah A Rubin
- Robert C Devlin
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Harvard University
- National Science Foundation