In this work, we review the main existing theories for the electromagnetic stress–energy
tensor in dielectric media—a problem directly related to the century-long debate regarding …

We present semi-analytical solutions describing the spatiotemporal distributions of
temperature and pressure inside low-absorbing dielectrics excited by tightly focused laser …

Electrostriction, the deformation of dielectric materials under the influence of an electric field,
is of continuous interest in optics. The classic experiment by Hakim and Higham [Proc. Phys …

We reveal universal connections between three important phenomena in classical wave
physics:(i) the ponderomotive force acting on the medium particles in an oscillatory wave …

The interaction of a laser with a liquid can cause temperature changes in the liquid from
which some properties of the latter can be indirectly obtained. However, from just …

We present a detailed derivation of the electromagnetic force density and pressure in linear
dielectric media according to the so-called microscopic Ampère formulation, which …

Air-water interface deformation has been used as a testbed to resolve the momentum of light
debate (Abraham-Minkowski) inside the dielectric medium, but to date, experiments or …

Mechanical action of various kinds of waves have been known for several centuries. The first
tide of scientific interest in wave-induced forces and torques emerged at the end of the …

An all-optical photoinduced lensing method is used to excite and monitor acoustic waves in
liquids. Following optical absorption, the laser pulse induces a localized temperature …

We present a position-and time-dependent optical force theory for optomechanics of
dispersive 3D photonic materials and devices. The theory applies to media including …