A wonderful spin - p771

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2015.245

First studied more than a decade ago, the field of spin–orbit interactions of light has accelerated in recent years and is now being exploited in nanophotonics and the generation of complex optical fields.

Full Text - A wonderful spin | PDF (187 KB) - A wonderful spin

Spin–orbit photonics - pp776 - 778

Filippo Cardano & Lorenzo Marrucci

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2015.232

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.

Full Text - Spin–orbit photonics | PDF (824 KB) - Spin–orbit photonics

From transverse angular momentum to photonic wheels - pp789 - 795

Andrea Aiello, Peter Banzer, Martin Neugebauer & Gerd Leuchs

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2015.203

This Progress Article details the latest achievements and underlying principles of light carrying transverse spin.The capabilities and future applications of this young yet already advanced field are highlighted.

Abstract - From transverse angular momentum to photonic wheels | Full Text - From transverse angular momentum to photonic wheels | PDF (1,979 KB) - From transverse angular momentum to photonic wheels

Spin–orbit interactions of light - pp796 - 808

K. Y. Bliokh, F. J. Rodríguez-Fortuño, F. Nori & A. V. Zayats

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2015.201

This Review article provides an overview of the fundamental origins and important applications of the main spin–orbit interaction phenomena in modern optics that play a crucial role at subwavelength scales.

Abstract - Spin-orbit interactions of light | Full Text - Spin–orbit interactions of light | PDF (3,341 KB) - Spin–orbit interactions of light