List of Topics

Fundamentals

•  Fundamentals of Mueller/Stokes polarimetry
•  Higher order Poincare sphere, generalized Mueller matrix formalism
•  Interaction of spin and orbital angular momentum of light
•  Topological states and scattering
•  Chirality and Optical Angular Momentum
•  Propagation of vector light beams in complex media
•  Spatiotemporal optical vortices

Applications

•  Generation and analysis of vector light beams
•  Polarimetric instrumentation
•  Super-resolution imaging
•  Optical forces and OAM
•  Biomedical photonics for diagnosis and treatment
•  Understanding interaction light - biological surfaces: possibility for new electronic materials and devices
•  Machine-learning algorithms for data post-processing

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