Comparison of Different Forms for the “Spin” and “Orbital” Components of the Angular Momentum of Light
Author
Source
International Journal of Optics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We compare three attempts that have been made to decompose the angular momentum of the electromagnetic field into components of an “orbital” and “spin” nature.
All three expressions are different, and there seems to be no reason to prefer one to another.
It appears, on the basis of classical electrodynamics, that there is no unique way of decomposing the angular momentum of the electromagnetic field into orbital and spin components, even in a fixed inertial frame.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stewart, A. M.. 2011. Comparison of Different Forms for the “Spin” and “Orbital” Components of the Angular Momentum of Light. International Journal of Optics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stewart, A. M.. Comparison of Different Forms for the “Spin” and “Orbital” Components of the Angular Momentum of Light. International Journal of Optics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Stewart, A. M.. Comparison of Different Forms for the “Spin” and “Orbital” Components of the Angular Momentum of Light. International Journal of Optics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493912