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Optical skyrmions: A new topological state of light

  • Shai Tsesses
  • , Kobi Cohen
  • , Evgeny Ostrovsky
  • , Bergin Gjonajl
  • , Netanel H. Lindner
  • , Guy Bartal

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Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate a new topology for light: optical skyrmions. This discovery may allow a variety of applications, from stimulated creation of skyrmions in matter to new paradigms in optical information processing.

Original languageEnglish GB
Title of host publication2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2019 - Proceedings
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580576
StatePublished - May 2019
Event2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2019 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 5 May 201910 May 2019

Publication series

Name2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2019 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period5/05/1910/05/19

Keywords

  • (240.6680) Surface plasmons
  • (310.6628) Subwavelength structures
  • (350.4238) Nanophotonics and photonic crystals
  • OCIS codes
  • nanostructures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Spectroscopy
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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