Molecular chirality and the orbital angular momentum of light
arXiv:physics/0305002 · doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2004.03.093
Abstract
Optical beams with a new and distinctive type of helicity have become the subject of much recent interest. While circularly polarised light comprises photons with spin angular momentum, these optically engineered 'twisted beams' (optical vortices) are endowed with orbital angular momentum. Here, the wave- front surface of the electromagnetic fields assumes helical form. To date, optical vortices have generally been studied only in their interactions with achiral matter. This study assesses what new features, if any, can be expected when such beams are used to interrogate a chiral system.
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