The dating game at dimension zero: creation and annihilation of phase singularities in optical random waves

L. De Angelis*, F. Alpeggiani, A. Di Falco, L. Kuipers

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Abstract

Phase singularities can be created and annihilated, but always in pairs. With optical near-field measurements, we track singularities in random waves as a function of wavelength, and discover correlations between creation and annihilation events.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2017
PublisherOptical Society of American (OSA)
VolumePart F66-FiO 2017
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 2017
EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2017 - Washington, United States
Duration: 18 Sept 201721 Sept 2017
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Publication series

NameOSA Technical Digest

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period18/09/1721/09/17
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