Physics in Canada / La Physique au Canada - 2009 (65.3)
Spin Hall Effect of Light in a Semiconductor
Journal Issue
Author(s)
Jean-Michel Ménard
Adam E. Mattacchione
Markus Betz
Henry M. van Driel
Institution
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
We use an ultrafast technique to observe the spin Hall effect of light in situ at an air-semiconductor interface by taking advantage of spin injection in the material.
Jean-Michel Ménard received 2nd prize in the 2009 CAP Best Student Oral Presentation Competition