Spin–orbit optical phenomena involve the interaction of the photon spin with the light wave propagation and spatial distribution, mediated by suitable optical media. Here we present a short overview of the emerging photonic applications that rely on such effects.
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Cardano, F., Marrucci, L. Spin–orbit photonics. Nature Photon 9, 776–778 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2015.232
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