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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author | Xiangshuo Shang Haiyang Huang Yi Zhou Jiaheng Gong Yang Liu Wei Li |
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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 Jiaheng Gong Yang Liu 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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