2 papers
physics.optics2026
Skyrmion topology of scalar waves in real and momentum space
Nai H. Kwong, Ewan M. Wright, Jan Wingenbach +4
Generalizations of magnetic skyrmions to the context of other areas of physics, such as plasmonics, optics (including microcavity polaritons) and even water waves have become an im…
physics.optics2026
Skyrmions in scalar fields of non-Hermitian optical microcavities: spontaneous formation, nonlinear control, and optical forces
Jan Wingenbach, Roman Lebs, Xuekai Ma +5
Topological textures of light offer powerful routes for structuring optical fields, controlling wave transport, and manipulating matter. Skyrmions, long studied as topological soli…