Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing

Technological advancements have enabled the active control of electromagnetic waves. Metalenses, known for their precision in wavefront shaping and functional versatility, represent a breakthrough in optical modulation. This study addresses the challenge of achieving dual-wavelength multifunctionali...

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Main Authors: Xiangshuo Shang, Haiyang Huang, Yi Zhou, Jiaheng Gong, Yang Liu, Wei Li
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/1/61
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Yi Zhou
Jiaheng Gong
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description Technological advancements have enabled the active control of electromagnetic waves. Metalenses, known for their precision in wavefront shaping and functional versatility, represent a breakthrough in optical modulation. This study addresses the challenge of achieving dual-wavelength multifunctionality in metalens design. We developed and experimentally validated metalenses with polarization dual-function multiplexing at discrete mid-wave infrared wavelengths, demonstrating high phase fidelity and functional versatility. In addition, the proposed design method was extended to long-wave infrared wavelengths, showcasing its adaptability to different application scenarios. The application of spatial multiplexing significantly enhanced the performance of the metalenses, providing a promising solution for efficient and compact optoelectronic devices.
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spelling doaj-art-6cd095489a864fc786c3b229a01bee552025-01-24T13:46:22ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322025-01-011216110.3390/photonics12010061Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial MultiplexingXiangshuo Shang0Haiyang Huang1Yi Zhou2Jiaheng Gong3Yang Liu4Wei Li5State Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, ChinaSchool of Electronic and Information Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200050, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, ChinaTechnological advancements have enabled the active control of electromagnetic waves. Metalenses, known for their precision in wavefront shaping and functional versatility, represent a breakthrough in optical modulation. This study addresses the challenge of achieving dual-wavelength multifunctionality in metalens design. We developed and experimentally validated metalenses with polarization dual-function multiplexing at discrete mid-wave infrared wavelengths, demonstrating high phase fidelity and functional versatility. In addition, the proposed design method was extended to long-wave infrared wavelengths, showcasing its adaptability to different application scenarios. The application of spatial multiplexing significantly enhanced the performance of the metalenses, providing a promising solution for efficient and compact optoelectronic devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/1/61metalensspatial multiplexingelectromagnetic wave modulation
spellingShingle Xiangshuo Shang
Haiyang Huang
Yi Zhou
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Wei Li
Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
Photonics
metalens
spatial multiplexing
electromagnetic wave modulation
title Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
title_full Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
title_fullStr Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
title_full_unstemmed Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
title_short Dual-Wavelength Polarization Multifunction Metalens Based on Spatial Multiplexing
title_sort dual wavelength polarization multifunction metalens based on spatial multiplexing
topic metalens
spatial multiplexing
electromagnetic wave modulation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/1/61
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