Tying Light in Knots - Applying Topology to Optics (Paperback)

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. This book concisely provides 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.

General

Imprint:	Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	IOP Concise Physics
Release date:	November 2018
Authors:	David S. Simon
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	130
ISBN-13:	978-1-64327-231-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Optics (light)
LSN:	1-64327-231-4
Barcode:	9781643272313

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!