On lines of constant polarisation in structured light beams

Barnett, S.M. , Speirits, F.C. and Götte, J.B. (2023) On lines of constant polarisation in structured light beams. EPL (Europhysics Letters), 143(3), 35002. (doi: 10.1209/0295-5075/ace8b7)

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Abstract

We show that skyrmion field lines, constructed from the local Stokes parameters, trace out lines of constant optical polarisation.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Speirits, Dr Fiona and Goette, Dr Joerg and Barnett, Professor Stephen
Authors: Barnett, S.M., Speirits, F.C., and Götte, J.B.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:EPL (Europhysics Letters)
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:0295-5075
ISSN (Online):1286-4854
Published Online:28 July 2023
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2023 The Authors
First Published:First published in EPL (Europhysics Letters) 143(3): 35002
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License
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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
316304Barnett RS Extension Enhanced Research FundingStephen BarnettThe Royal Society (ROYSOC)RP150122P&S - Physics & Astronomy
300116Relativistic Electron VorticesStephen BarnettEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/R008264/1P&S - Physics & Astronomy
313206Helicity-dependent quantum phases.Joerg GoetteEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/V048449/1P&S - Physics & Astronomy