The Photonic Spin Hall Effect

This book provides a comprehensive study of the photonic spin Hall effect (PSHE), covering its theoretical foundations, practical applications, and computational modeling using MATLAB. PSHE is a fundamental optical phenomenon arising from the spin-orbit interaction of light and is widely regarded as the photonic analogue of the electronic spin Hall effect. The study of PSHE provides valuable insights into light-matter interactions and enables the spin-dependent manipulation and control of light at the nanoscale. These unique properties have led to important applications in optical sensing, precision metrology, quantum photonics, optical communication systems, and spin-enabled imaging and microscopy, all of which are comprehensively covered in this book. MATLAB-based numerical simulations play a crucial role in modeling and analyzing PSHE, enabling the investigation of surface plasmon-enhanced PSHE and PSHE in anisotropic media and two-dimensional (2D) materials. By integrating fundamental principles with recent advances, the book addresses existing knowledge gaps and serves as a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and engineers in optics, photonics, and quantum technologies, particularly those interested in the potential of PSHE for advancing next-generation optical systems.