Single photon splitting into two (IMAGE)

Tampere University

Single photon splitting into two

Caption

Schematic of a single photon with zero angular momentum (green) splitting into two photons (red) with either zero or opposite angular momenta (sketched through the spatially varying color), which adds up to zero confirming the fundamental angular momentum conservation law.

Credit

Robert Fickler / Tampere University

Usage Restrictions

The image may only be used in news coverage related to this research publication.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.