Imaging dynamics of optical vortices in 2D materials

Yaniv Kurman, Raphael Dahan, Hanan Herzig Shenfux, Gilles Rosolen, Eli Janzen, James H. Edgar, Frank H.L. Koppens, Ido Kaminer

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Abstract

We present the first observation of optical vortices in 2D materials. Specifically, we use ultrafast transmission electron microscopy to measure phonon-polariton-vortices in hBN. This provides the first experiment of vortex-pair creation&annihilation in any optical system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationQELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2022
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
StatePublished - 2022
EventCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2022 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 15 May 202220 May 2022

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period15/05/2220/05/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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