Simon D. Topology in Optics. Tying Light In Knots 2ed 2022

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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