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Electrically switchable 2N-channel wave-front control for certain functionalities with N cascaded polarization-dependent metasurfaces

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  • Zhiyao Ma

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Tian Tian

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Yuxuan Liao

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Xue Feng

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Yongzhuo Li

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Kaiyu Cui

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Fang Liu

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Hao Sun

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Wei Zhang

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Yidong Huang

    (Tsinghua University)

Abstract

Metasurfaces with tunable functionalities are greatly desired for modern optical system and various applications. To increase the operating channels of polarization-multiplexed metasurfaces, we proposed a structure of N cascaded dual-channel metasurfaces to achieve 2N electrically switchable channels without intrinsic loss or cross-talk for certain functionalities, including beam steering, vortex beam generation, lens, etc. As proof of principles, we have implemented a 3-layer setup to achieve 8 channels. In success, we have demonstrated two typical functionalities of vortex beam generation with switchable topological charge of l = −3 ~ +4 or l = −1 ~ −8, and beam steering with the deflection direction switchable in an 8×1 line or a 4×2 grid. We believe that our proposal would provide a practical way to significantly increase the scalability and extend the functionality of polarization-multiplexed metasurfaces. Although this method is not universal, it is potential for the applications of LiDAR, glasses-free 3D display, OAM (de)multiplexing, and varifocal meta-lens.

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  • Zhiyao Ma & Tian Tian & Yuxuan Liao & Xue Feng & Yongzhuo Li & Kaiyu Cui & Fang Liu & Hao Sun & Wei Zhang & Yidong Huang, 2024. "Electrically switchable 2N-channel wave-front control for certain functionalities with N cascaded polarization-dependent metasurfaces," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-9, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-52676-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52676-w
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