Spin Hall Effects and Gravitational Lensing

Explore the fascinating world of spin Hall effects and their implications for gravitational lensing in this one-hour colloquium presented by Dr. Marius A. Oancea from the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. Delve into the diverse class of physical phenomena related to the propagation of wave packets carrying intrinsic angular momentum, observed in optics and condensed matter physics, and expected to occur in gravitational fields. Examine the equations of motion describing the gravitational spin Hall effect and their properties. Discover recent research findings on the strong lensing of gravitational waves, suggesting plausible astrophysical scenarios where the gravitational spin Hall effect significantly impacts gravitational waves and could lead to experimental observation. Gain insights into cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity in this Wednesday colloquium at CTP PAS.