Abstract
We show the existence of an inherent handedness (spin) of evanescent-electromagnetic-waves which is fundamentally locked to the direction of propagation (momentum). It is universal and accompanies evanescent waves in total internal reflection, waveguides/fibers and surface-states.
© 2016 Optical Society of America
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