High-Q resonances in terahertz all-silicon metasurface with imperforated air-hole array

We propose and experimentally demonstrate a high quality(Q)-factor all-silicon bound state in the continuum(BIC)metasurface with an imperforated air-hole array.The metasurface supports two polarization-insensitive BICs originated from guided mode resonances(GMRs)in the frequency range of 0.4 to 0.6 THz,and the measured Q-factors of the two GMRs are as high as 334 and 152,respectively.In addition,the influence of the thickness of the silicon substrate on the two resonances is analyzed in detail.The proposed all-silicon THz metasurface has great potential in the design and application of high-Q metasurfaces.

Spin-decoupled meta-coupler empowered multiplexing and multifunction of guided wave radiation

Employing couplers to convert guided waves into free-space modes and flexibly control their wavefront is one of the key technologies in chip-integrated displays and communications.Traditional couplers are mainly composed of gratings,which have limitations in footprint,bandwidth,as well as controllability.Though the resonant/geometric metasurface newly emerges as a promising interface for bridging guided waves with free-space ones,it either relies on complex optimizations of multiple parameters,or is subject to the locked phase response of opposite spins,both of which hinder the functional diversity and practical multiplexing capability.Here,we propose and experimentally demonstrate an alternative with a spin-decoupled meta-coupler,simultaneously integrating triple functions of guided wave radiation,polarization demultiplexing,and dual-channel wavefront manipulation into a single device.By endowing polarization-dependent functionalities into a pure geometric metasurface,the out-coupled left-handed and right-handed circular polarization guided waves intelligently identify the predesigned phase modulation and reconstruct desired wavefronts,like bifocal focusing and holography multiplexing,with a polarization extinction ratio over 13.4 dB in experiments.We envision that the robust,broadband,and multifunctional meta-coupler could pave a way for the development of versatile multiplexed waveguide-based devices.

Phyllotaxis-inspired nanosieves with multiplexed orbital angular momentum

Nanophotonic platforms such as metasurfaces,achieving arbitrary phase profiles within ultrathin thickness,emerge as miniaturized,ultracompact and kaleidoscopic optical vortex generators.However,it is often required to segment or interleave independent sub-array metasurfaces to multiplex optical vortices in a single nano-device,which in turn affects the device’s compactness and channel capacity.Here,inspired by phyllotaxis patterns in pine cones and sunflowers,we theoretically prove and experimentally report that multiple optical vortices can be produced in a single compact phyllotaxis nanosieve,both in free space and on a chip,where one meta-atom may contribute to many vortices simultaneously.The time-resolved dynamics of on-chip interference wavefronts between multiple plasmonic vortices was revealed by ultrafast time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy.Our nature-inspired optical vortex generator would facilitate various vortex-related optical applications,including structured wavefront shaping,free-space and plasmonic vortices,and high-capacity information metaphotonics.

Broadband angular momentum cascade via a multifocal graphene vortex generator

Light beams carrying orbital angular momentum(OAM)have inspired various advanced applications,and such abundant practical applications in turn demand complex generation and manipulation of optical vortices.Here,we propose a multifocal graphene vortex generator,which can produce broadband angular momentum cascade containing continuous integer non-diffracting vortex modes.Our device naturally embodies a continuous spiral slit vortex generator and a zone plate,which enables the generation of high-quality continuous vortex modes with deep depths of foci.Meanwhile,the generated vortex modes can be simultaneously tuned through incident wavelength and position of the focal plane.The elegant structure of the device largely improves the design efficiency and can be fabricated by laser nanofabrication in a single step.Moreover,the outstanding property of graphene may enable new possibilities in enormous practical applications,even in some harsh environments,such as aerospace.