
Tying Light in Knots
Applying topology to optics
David S. Simon(Author)
Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Published on 2. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
130 pages
978-1-64327-236-8 (ISBN)
Description
Topology is the study of properties of geometrical objects that remain invariant as the object is bent, twisted, or otherwise continuously deformed. It has been an indispensable tool in particle physics and solid-state physics for decades, but in recent years it has become increasingly relevant in classical and quantum optics as well. It makes appearances through such diverse phenomena as Pancharatnam-Berry phases, optical vortices and solitons, and optical simulations of solid-state topological phenomena. The goal of this book is to provide in concise form the necessary mathematical background needed to understand these developments and to give a rapid survey of some of the optical applications where topological issues arise.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Rafael
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64327-236-8 (9781643272368)
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