Topology in Optics (Second Edition) : Tying Light in Knots

Topology in Optics: Tying light in knots (Second Edition)
provides the background needed to understand a broad range of unexpected
phenomenon and developments arising from topological effects in optics.
Assuming only a background in physics at the advanced undergraduate level,
it requires no prior familiarity with topology.  Revised and expanded with two new
chapters, Topological Photonics and Optical Knots and Links , this
will be an invaluable reference for undergraduate and graduate students as well
as researchers and engineers in optics and related areas.

Key Features

• The first book to cover in
  detail the use of topology in optical physics.

• Self-contained, covering the
  necessary background in topology.

• At a level understandable to
  an advanced undergraduate, but covering a range of cutting edge research topics.

• Of interest to students and researchers in many
  areas of physics, optics, engineering, and mathematics.