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Gu M, Ma L, Cui G, Zhang Z, Zhan Z, Zhou Y, Gao S, Choi DY, Cheng C, Liu C. Multichannel focused higher-order Poincaré sphere beam generation based on a dielectric geometric metasurface. OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 32:18958-18971. [PMID: 38859041 DOI: 10.1364/oe.521681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Focused vector beams (VBs) are important topic in the areas of light field manipulation. Geometric metasurfaces provide a convenient platform to facilitate the generation of focused VBs. In this study, we propose a dielectric geometric metasurface to generate multichannel focused higher-order Poincaré sphere (HOP) beams. With identical meta-atoms of half-wave plate, the metasurface comprises two sub-metasurfaces, and each of them includes two sets of rings related to Fresnel zones. For meta-atoms on each set of rings, the hyperbolic geometric phase profile is configured so that the mirror-symmetrical position-flip of the off-axis focal point is enabled under the chirality switch of the illuminating circular polarization. With the design of helical geometric phase profiles for the two sets of rings, a sub-metasurface generate two HOP beams at the symmetrical two focal points. The performance of the two sub-metasurfaces enables the metasurface with four sets of rings to generate the array of four HOP beams. The proposed method was validated by theoretical analyses, numerical simulation and experimental conduction. This research would be significant in miniaturizing and integrating optical systems involving applications of VB generations and applications.
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Zhou C, Liang W, Xie Z, Ma J, Yang H, Yang X, Hu Y, Duan H, Yuan X. Optical vectorial-mode parity Hall effect: a case study with cylindrical vector beams. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4022. [PMID: 38740787 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48187-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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The vectorial optical field (VOF) assumes a pivotal role in light-matter interactions. Beyond its inherent polarization topology, the VOF also encompasses an intrinsic degree of freedom associated with parity (even or odd), corresponding to a pair of degenerate orthogonal modes. However, previous research has not delved into the simultaneous manipulation of both even and odd parities. In this study, we introduce and validate the previously unexplored parity Hall effect for vectorial modes using a metasurface design. Our focus lies on a cylindrical vector beam (CVB) as a representative case. Through the tailored metasurface, we effectively separate two degenerate CVBs with distinct parities in divergent directions, akin to the observed spin states split in the spin Hall effect. Additionally, we provide experimental evidence showcasing the capabilities of this effect in multi-order CVB demultiplexing and parity-demultiplexed CVB-encoded holography. This effect unveils promising opportunities for various applications, including optical communication and imaging.
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- Changyu Zhou
- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics & State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics & State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics & State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics & State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- National Research Center for High-Efficiency Grinding, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- National Research Center for High-Efficiency Grinding, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- National Research Center for High-Efficiency Grinding, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- National Research Center for High-Efficiency Grinding, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China.
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics & State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
- Research Centre for Frontier Fundamental Studies, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, China.
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He G, Zheng Y, Zhou C, Li S, Shi Z, Deng Y, Zhou ZK. Multiplexed manipulation of orbital angular momentum and wavelength in metasurfaces based on arbitrary complex-amplitude control. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2024; 13:98. [PMID: 38678015 PMCID: PMC11055872 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01420-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Due to its unbounded and orthogonal modes, the orbital angular momentum (OAM) is regarded as a key optical degree of freedom (DoF) for future information processing with ultra-high capacity and speed. Although the manipulation of OAM based on metasurfaces has brought about great achievements in various fields, such manipulation currently remains at single-DoF level, which means the multiplexed manipulation of OAM with other optical DoFs is still lacking, greatly hampering the application of OAM beams and advancement of metasurfaces. In order to overcome this challenge, we propose the idea of multiplexed coherent pixel (MCP) for metasurfaces. This approach enables the manipulation of arbitrary complex-amplitude under incident lights of both plane and OAM waves, on the basis of which we have realized the multiplexed DoF control of OAM and wavelength. As a result, the MCP method expands the types of incident lights which can be simultaneously responded by metasurfaces, enriches the information processing capability of metasurfaces, and creates applications of information encryption and OAM demultiplexer. Our findings not only provide means for the design of high-security and high-capacity metasurfaces, but also raise the control and application level of OAM, offering great potential for multifunctional nanophotonic devices in the future.
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- Guoli He
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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Zhao Y, Zhou L, Jiang X, Zhu L, Shi Q. Optical Force Effects of Rayleigh Particles by Cylindrical Vector Beams. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:691. [PMID: 38668185 PMCID: PMC11053792 DOI: 10.3390/nano14080691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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High-order cylindrical vector beams possess flexible spatial polarization and exhibit new effects and phenomena that can expand the functionality and enhance the capability of optical systems. However, building a general analytical model for highly focused beams with different polarization orders remains a challenge. Here, we elaborately develop the vector theory of high-order cylindrical vector beams in a high numerical aperture focusing system and achieve the vectorial diffraction integrals for describing the tight focusing field with the space-variant distribution of polarization orders within the framework of Richards-Wolf diffraction theory. The analytical formulae include the exact three Cartesian components of electric and magnetic distributions in the tightly focused region. Additionally, utilizing the analytical formulae, we can achieve the gradient force, scattering force, and curl-spin force exerted on Rayleigh particles trapped by high-order cylindrical vector beams. These results are crucial for improving the design and engineering of the tightly focused field by modulating the polarization orders of high-order cylindrical vector beams, particularly for applications such as optical tweezers and optical manipulation. This theoretical analysis also extends to the calculation of complicated optical vortex vector fields and the design of diffractive optical elements with high diffraction efficiency and resolution.
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- Yuting Zhao
- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China; (Y.Z.)
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China; (Y.Z.)
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China; (Y.Z.)
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China; (Y.Z.)
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China; (Y.Z.)
- Moji-Nano Technology Co., Ltd., Yantai 264006, China
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Chang YJ, Sheng C, Yang YY, Lu YH, Wang Y, Wang HM, Gao M, Wu SB, Liu H, Zhu S, Jin XM. Observation of a Photonic Orbital Gauge Field. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310010. [PMID: 38117070 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Gauge field is widely studied in natural and artificial materials. With an effective magnetic field for uncharged particles, many intriguing phenomena are observed in several systems like photonic Floquet topological insulator. However, previous researches about the gauge field mostly focus on limited dimensions such as the Dirac spinor in graphene materials. Here, an orbital gauge field based on photonic triangular lattices is first proposed and experimentally observed. Disclination defects with Frank angle Ω created on such lattices breaks the original lattice symmetry and generates purely geometric gauge field operating on orbital basis functions. Interestingly, it is found that bound states near zero energy with the orbital angular momentum (OAM) l = 2 are intensively confined at the disclination as gradually expanding Ω. Moreover, the introduction of a vector potential field breaks the time-reversal symmetry of the orbital gauge field, experimentally manifested by the chiral transmission of light on helical waveguides. The orbital gauge field further suggests fantastic applications of manipulating the vortex light in photonic integrated devices.
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- Yi-Jun Chang
- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Physics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Physics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Physics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Physics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Center for Integrated Quantum Information Technologies (IQIT), School of Physics and Astronomy and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, Hefei, 230088, China
- TuringQ Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200240, China
- Chip Hub for Integrated Photonics Xplore (CHIPX), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Wuxi, 214000, China
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Chen S, Zhong P, Wu H, Chen J, Wang P, Xie Z, Huang Z, Liu J, Fan D, Li Y. Multi-dimensional cylindrical vector beam (de)multiplexing through cascaded wavelength- and polarization-sensitive metasurfaces. OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 32:9634-9643. [PMID: 38571193 DOI: 10.1364/oe.514218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Cylindrical vector beams (CVBs) exhibit great potential for multiplexing communication, owing to their mode orthogonality and compatibility with conventional wavelength multiplexing techniques. However, the practical application of CVB multiplexing communication faces challenges due to the lack of effective spatial polarization manipulation technologies for (de)multiplexing multi-dimensional physical dimensions of CVBs. Herein, we introduce a wavelength- and polarization-sensitive cascaded phase modulation strategy that utilizes multiple coaxial metasurfaces for multi-dimensional modulation of CVBs. By leveraging the spin-dependent phase modulation mechanism, these metasurfaces enable the independent transformation of the two orthogonal polarization components of CVB modes. Combined with the wavelength sensitivity of Fresnel diffraction in progressive phase modulation, this approach establishes a high-dimensional mapping relationship among CVB modes, wavelengths, spatial positions, and Gaussian fundamental modes, thereby facilitating multi-dimensional (de)multiplexing involving CVB modes and wavelengths. As a proof of concept, we theoretically demonstrate a 9-channel multi-dimensional multiplexing system, successfully achieving joint (de)multiplexing of 3 CVB modes (1, 2, and 3) and 3 wavelengths (1550 nm, 1560 nm, and 1570 nm) with a diffraction efficiency exceeding 80%. Additionally, we show the transmission of 16-QAM signals across 9 channels with the bit-error-rates below 10-5. By combining the integrability of metasurfaces with the high-dimensional wavefront manipulation capabilities of multilevel modulation, our strategy can effectively address the diverse demands of different wavelengths and CVB modes in optical communication.
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Zhang YH, Liu SJ, Chen P, Zhu D, Chen W, Ge SJ, Wang Y, Zhang ZF, Lu YQ. Logical rotation of non-separable states via uniformly self-assembled chiral superstructures. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1108. [PMID: 38321000 PMCID: PMC10847456 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45299-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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The next generation of high-capacity, multi-task optical informatics requires sophisticated manipulation of multiple degrees of freedom (DoFs) of light, especially when they are coupled in a non-separable way. Vector beam, as a typical non-separable state between the spin and orbital angular momentum DoFs, mathematically akin to entangled qubits, has inspired multifarious theories and applications in both quantum and classical regimes. Although qubit rotation is a vital and ubiquitous operation in quantum informatics, its classical analogue is rarely studied. Here, we demonstrate the logical rotation of vectorial non-separable states via the uniform self-assembled chiral superstructures, with favorable controllability, high compactness and exemption from formidable alignment. Photonic band engineering of such 1D chiral photonic crystal renders the incident-angle-dependent evolution of the spatially-variant polarizations. The logical rotation angle of a non-separable state can be tuned in a wide range over 4π by this single homogeneous device, flexibly providing a set of distinguished logic gates. Potential applications, including angular motion tracking and proof-of-principle logic network, are demonstrated by specific configuration. This work brings important insight into soft matter photonics and present an elegant strategy to harness high-dimensional photonic states.
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- Yi-Heng Zhang
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China.
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China.
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Chen J, Huang Z, Wang P, Ye H, Chen S, Fan D, Liu J. High-order orbital angular momentum mode-based phase shift-keying communication using phase difference modulation. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:44353-44363. [PMID: 38178508 DOI: 10.1364/oe.506843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode offers a promising modulation dimension for high-order shift-keying (SK) communication due to its mode orthogonality. However, the expansion of modulation order through superposing OAM modes is constrained by the mode-field mismatch resulting from the rapidly increased divergence with mode orders. Herein, we address this problem by propose a phase-difference modulation strategy that breaks the limitation of modulation orders via introducing a phase-difference degree of freedom (DoF) beyond OAM modes. Phase-difference modulation exploits the sensitivity of mode interference to phase differences, thereby providing distinct tunable parameters. This enables the generation of a series of codable spatial modes with continuous variation within the same superposed OAM modes by manipulating the interference state. Due to the inherent independence between OAM mode and phase-difference DoF, the number of codable modes increases exponentially, which facilitates establishing ultra-high-order phase shift-keying by discretizing the continuous phase difference and establishing a one-to-one mapping between coding symbols and constructed modes. We show that a phase shift-keying communication link with a modulation order of up to 4 × 104 is achieved by employing only 3 OAM modes (+1, + 2 and +3), and the decode accuracy reaches 99.9%. Since the modulation order is exponentially correlated with the OAM modes and phase differences, the order can be greatly improved by further increasing the superimposed OAM modes, which may provide new insight for high-order OAM-based SK communication.
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Lamberg J, Zarrinkhat F, Tamminen A, Baggio M, Ala-Laurinaho J, Rius J, Romeu J, Khaled EEM, Taylor Z. Wavefront-modified vector beams for THz cornea spectroscopy. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:40293-40307. [PMID: 38041334 DOI: 10.1364/oe.494460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Terahertz spectroscopy is a promising method to diagnose ocular diseases, where the cornea is typically imaged by Gaussian beams. However, the beam's mismatch with the cornea's spherical surface produces a 5-10 % error in analysis. We investigate cornea spectroscopy with wavefront-modified vector beams, reducing the original analysis error to less than 0.5 %. Vector beams are synthesized by our developed 3D Angular Spectrum Method expanded to vector spherical harmonic presentation, allowing wavefront modification and scattering analysis from 100-layer cornea models. We show that wavefront-modified spherical vector beams possess increased accuracy and non-sensitive focusing on cornea spectroscopy compared to the Gaussian beams. Additionally, we investigate wavefront-modified cylindrical vector beams, which show frequency-dependent scattering power arising from s- and p-polarizations. As a result, these beams are unsuitable for cornea spectroscopy, although they have potential for optical force applications. Wavefront-modified vector beams can be applied to spherical target spectroscopy and optical force applications, such as medicine, medical imaging, and optical tweezers.
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Li Y, Yang Z, Chen H, Liu R, Peng J, Fu F, Yang T, Guan H, Yang X, Di H, Lu H. TE/TM mode electro-optic conversion based on a titanium diffusion lithium niobate waveguide with a polarization-maintained fiber structure. APPLIED OPTICS 2023; 62:8661-8669. [PMID: 38037983 DOI: 10.1364/ao.505135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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For the development of photonic integrated circuits and lithium niobate (L i N b O 3, LN) optical waveguide technology, the implementation and application of polarization devices based on LN are also becoming more widespread, where titanium (Ti)-diffused LN waveguides form the basis of many important electro-optic (EO) integrated optical devices. Moreover, utilizing polarization conversion has the potential to enhance both the effectiveness and capacity of optical transmission. Thus, we have presented an EO polarization mode converter packaging with PANDA polarization-maintaining optical fibers (PMFs) in the broadband wavelength range (1440-1620 nm) to obtain the multiwavelength modulation, featuring the wavelength tunability. Additionally, the fabricated device is able to achieve transverse electric (TE) to transverse magnetic (TM) mode conversion efficiently with the applied voltage of ±, which provides high conversion efficiency. Importantly, our device also features a high-frequency response of about 600 MHz with overall insertion loss below 5 dB. The rapid development of LN-based polarization devices holds great promise for chip-integrated systems in the field of polarization telecommunication.
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Kong A, Lei T, Wang D, Tu J, Shen L, Zhang L, Luo J, Fang J, Zhang W, Yuna X. Extending orbital angular momentum multiplexing to radially high orders for massive mode channels in fiber transmission. OPTICS LETTERS 2023; 48:3717-3720. [PMID: 37450733 DOI: 10.1364/ol.495704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Orbital angular momentum (OAM) beams with different angular indices l have the potential to greatly increase communication capacity. However, the finite aperture of optical systems limits the value of the angular index. In order to fully use the orthogonal mode channels supported in the fiber for high-capacity communications, we propose extending the radial indices p of OAM modes as an additional multiplexing dimension. In this paper, we introduce spatially discrete multiple phase planes to multiplex the angular and radial OAM modes simultaneously. Due to the orthogonal property of the central symmetric OAM modes, a two-dimensional (2D) input Gaussian beams array can be converted to coaxial OAM modes through Cartesian to log-polar coordinate transformation by inverse design. For a proof-of-concept demonstration, a 10-mode multiplexer for high-order radial OAM modes was designed using five phase planes. The fabricated multiplexer generated high-quality multiplexed OAM modes with a loss of less than 5.4 dB. The multiplexed OAM modes were coupled into a specially designed ring-core fiber by mode-field matching, achieving stable mode transmission in 2 km fiber. The approach provides a scalable technology to increase the number of transmission channels and could lead to the practical applications of OAM multiplexing in communication.
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Li B, Su H, Meng W, Cheng K, Luan H, Gu M, Fang X. Orbital angular momentum holographic multicasting for switchable and secure wireless optical communication links. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:23106-23114. [PMID: 37475403 DOI: 10.1364/oe.494844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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The physical dimension of orbital angular momentum (OAM) states of light has been successfully implemented as information carrier in wireless optical communication (WOC) links. However, the current OAM data coding strategies in WOC are mainly limited to the temporal domain, rarely involving the degree of freedom of spatial domain to transmit an image directly. Here, we apply OAM holographic multiplexing technology for spatial information encoding in WOC links. Further, we demonstrate the new concept of OAM holographic multicasting, wherein a beam-steering grating has been utilized for information decoding. To distribute the OAM multiplexing information appropriately in the receiving terminal, the beam-steering grating with controllable topological charges and amplitude weighting coefficients of each diffraction order in the spatial frequency domain has been designed. An iterative algorithm has been introduced to obtain the intensity uniformity >98% at target diffraction orders. As such, this scheme experimentally allows four separate users to receive independent images, which can be switched by modulating the topological charges of the beam-steering gratings at each diffraction order. In addition, this leads to a beam-steering grating-encrypted WOC links, wherein the information can only be decoded by the grating phase with 7 pre-set spatial frequency components. Our results mark a new parallel decoding paradigm of OAM multiplexing holography, which opens up the door for future high-capacity and high-security all-optical holographic communications.
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Ahmed H, Ansari MA, Li Y, Zentgraf T, Mehmood MQ, Chen X. Dynamic control of hybrid grafted perfect vector vortex beams. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3915. [PMID: 37400452 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39599-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Perfect vector vortex beams (PVVBs) have attracted considerable interest due to their peculiar optical features. PVVBs are typically generated through the superposition of perfect vortex beams, which suffer from the limited number of topological charges (TCs). Furthermore, dynamic control of PVVBs is desirable and has not been reported. We propose and experimentally demonstrate hybrid grafted perfect vector vortex beams (GPVVBs) and their dynamic control. Hybrid GPVVBs are generated through the superposition of grafted perfect vortex beams with a multifunctional metasurface. The generated hybrid GPVVBs possess spatially variant rates of polarization change due to the involvement of more TCs. Each hybrid GPVVB includes different GPVVBs in the same beam, adding more design flexibility. Moreover, these beams are dynamically controlled with a rotating half waveplate. The generated dynamic GPVVBs may find applications in the fields where dynamic control is in high demand, including optical encryption, dense data communication, and multiple particle manipulation.
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- Hammad Ahmed
- Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK
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- Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK
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- Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK
- School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, 450015, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Physics, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- MicroNano Lab, Electrical Engineering Department, Information Technology University (ITU) of the Punjab, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UK.
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Xu HX, Hu G, Kong X, Shao Y, Genevet P, Qiu CW. Super-reflector enabled by non-interleaved spin-momentum-multiplexed metasurface. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2023; 12:78. [PMID: 36964150 PMCID: PMC10039034 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-023-01118-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Electromagnetic wave multiplexing, especially for that occurring at different incidences (spatial-frequency multiplexing), is pivotal for ultrathin multifunctional interfaces and high-capacity information processing and communication. It is yet extremely challenging based on passive and compact wave elements, since the wave excitation and scattering channels are exclusively coupled through gradient phases and hence momentum matching condition at the interface. Here, we propose a spin-momentum multiplexed paradigm called a super-reflector enabling on-demand control of both retroreflections and anomalous reflections using a non-interleaved single-celled metasurface. By multiplexing four channels connecting two spin states excited onto each input of three spatial frequencies, a total of twelve channels are engineered, among which three are retroreflected channels and the residual are anomalous reflection ones. Our compound multiplexed super-reflector allows five degrees of freedom in circular polarization Jones' matrix, approaching the intrinsic upper limit of such planar metasurface. The concept has been experimentally verified by a proof-of-concept super-reflector at microwave frequency, showcasing twelve reflected beams and a high efficiency exceeding 90.6% defined as the ratio of reflected power to incidence for each channel beam. Our strategy opens a new avenue for angle multiplexing and angle-resolved metadevices toward the capacity limit of 2D planar Jones' matrix.
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- He-Xiu Xu
- Air and Missile Defense College, Air Force Engineering University, 710051, Xi'an, China.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
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- Air and Missile Defense College, Air Force Engineering University, 710051, Xi'an, China
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, Centre de Recherche sur l'Hétéro-Epitaxie et ses Applications (CRHEA), 06560, Valbonne, France
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore.
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Liu S, Wang X, Ni J, Cao Y, Li J, Wang C, Hu Y, Chu J, Wu D. Optical Encryption in the Photonic Orbital Angular Momentum Dimension via Direct-Laser-Writing 3D Chiral Metahelices. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:2304-2311. [PMID: 36880306 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Vortex beams, which intrinsically possess optical orbital angular momentum (OAM), are considered as one of the promising chiral light waves for classical optical communications and quantum information processing. For a long time, it has been an expectation to utilize artificial three-dimensional (3D) chiral metamaterials to manipulate the transmission of vortex beams for practical optical display applications. Here, we demonstrate the concept of selective transmission management of vortex beams with opposite OAM modes assisted by the designed 3D chiral metahelices. Utilizing the integrated array of the metahelices, a series of optical operations, including display, hiding, and even encryption, can be realized by the parallel processing of multiple vortex beams. The results open up an intriguing route for metamaterial-dominated optical OAM processing, which fosters the development of photonic angular momentum engineering and high-security optical encryption.
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- Shunli Liu
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision Scientific Instrumentation of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Liu H, Li Y, Yang Q, Zhou S, Jia Y. A tailored 100%-efficient 532/1064-nm demultiplexer in y-cut LiNbO 3 crystal. OPTICS LETTERS 2023; 48:787-790. [PMID: 36723589 DOI: 10.1364/ol.480495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this Letter, we report a tailored 532/1064-nm demultiplexer based on a multimode interference (MMI) coupler with an efficiency of 100%. The device structure is designed according to the self-imaging principle, and the propagation and the wavelength division performance are simulated by the beam propagation method. The demultiplexer is fabricated in a y-cut LiNbO3 crystal by femtosecond laser direct writing (FLDW) combined with the ion implantation technique. The end-face coupling system is used to measure the near field intensity distribution, and the spectra collected from the output ports are obtained by spectrometers. The simulated and the experimental results indicate that the customized demultiplexer in the LiNbO3 crystal presents excellent wavelength division performance operating at 532 nm and 1064 nm. This work demonstrates the application potential of FLDW technology for developing miniaturized photonic components and provides a new strategy for fabricating high-efficiency integrated wavelength division devices on an optical monocrystalline platform.
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Li K, Cao X, Wang J. Broadband and efficient multi-mode fiber-chip edge coupler on a silicon platform assisted with a nano-slot waveguide. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:47249-47263. [PMID: 36558657 DOI: 10.1364/oe.472768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) has been extensively utilized to expand the capacity of chip-scale or fiber-based optical communication, whereas it is still challenging to implement the MDM for fiber-chip optical interconnects due to the huge mode mismatch between few-mode fiber (FMF) and multi-mode waveguide. In this work, we propose and design a silicon integrated six-mode edge coupler assisted with a slot waveguide, which achieves the efficient direct conversion of multiple modes between the waveguide and fiber in a broad bandwidth. Based on the principle of mode conversion, this edge coupler enables the mode conversion between six linear polarization (LP) modes (i.e. LPx/y01, LPx/y11a, LPx/y11b) in FMF and six on-chip waveguide modes (i.e. TE0, TE1, TE2, TM0, TM1, TM2) with low insertion loss, low mode crosstalk and broad bandwidth. The obtained results show that over the whole C-band the efficiency of mode conversion is higher than 98% and the mode crosstalk is low than -19 dB, while the total coupling loss is higher than 85%. The favorable results offer an important reference for designing related broadband photonic devices, and the presented scheme could be potentially exploited to further increase the transmission capability for prospective fiber-chip optical interconnections and communications.
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He Y, Huang Z, Li C, Yang B, Xie Z, Wu H, Wang P, Li Y, Yang Y, Fan D, Chen S. Adding/dropping polarization multiplexed cylindrical vector beams with local polarization-matched plasmonic metasurface. OPTICS LETTERS 2022; 47:6341-6344. [PMID: 36538433 DOI: 10.1364/ol.477849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Here we propose a polarization-dependent gradient phase modulation strategy and fabricate a local polarization-matched metasurface to add/drop polarization multiplexed cylindrical vector beams (CVBs). The two orthogonal linear polarization states in CVB multiplexing will represent as radial- and azimuthal-polarized CVBs, which means that we must introduce independent wave vectors to them for adding/dropping the polarization channels. By designing the rotation angle and geometric sizes of a meta-atom, a local polarization-matched propagation phase plasmonic metasurface is constructed, and the polarization-dependent gradient phases were loaded to perform this operation. As a proof of concept, the polarization multiplexed CVBs, carrying 150-Gbit/s quadrature phase shift keying signals, are successfully added and dropped, and the bit error rates approach 1 × 10-6. In addition to representing a route for adding/dropping polarization multiplexed CVBs, other functional phase modulation of arbitrary orthogonal linear polarization bases is expected, which might find potential applications in polarization encryption imaging, spatial polarization shaping, etc.
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Zhang H, Wang H, Lu X, Zhao X, Hoenders BJ, Zhao C, Cai Y. Statistical properties of a partially coherent vector beam with controllable spatial coherence, vortex phase, and polarization. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:29923-29939. [PMID: 36242106 DOI: 10.1364/oe.465274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We report on a partially coherent radially polarized power-exponent-phase vortex (PC-RP-PEPV) beam with various distributions of intensity, controllable coherence width, vortex phase, and polarization. The statistical properties of the PC-RP-PEPV beam depend on topological charge, power order, polarization states, and coherence width, which differ from those of conventional radially polarized beams. Here, the initial radial polarization state will transform to complex ellipse polarization state during propagation. By modulating the topological charge of the PC-RP-PEPV beam, the intensity structure of the beam can be adjusted from circular to polygonal. Finally, PC-RP-PEPV beams were experimentally generated, and were consistent with numerical simulation results. This work has applications in optical manipulation, optical measurements, and optical information processing.
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Sun P, Wang Y, Yuan C, Jia S, Shen D, Zheng Z. Tailoring ultra-broadband vector beams via programming the electric field vector of light. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:28506-28513. [PMID: 36299044 DOI: 10.1364/oe.462908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With spatially inhomogeneous polarization, vector beam (VB) has created substantial opportunities in both optics and photonics. However, the limited spectral bandwidth of VB generator hinders further advances for higher level of integration and functionality. Here, an innovative approach of programming the electric field vector of light is proposed to tailor arbitrary ultra-broadband VBs, in parallel among an unprecedented wavelength range over 1000 nm covering the visible and NIR band. We demonstrate the twisted nematic liquid crystals (TNLCs), specifically arranged in-situ by a dynamic programmable photopatterning, enable to directly manipulate the electric field vector of transmitted light into the VB as desired. Furthermore, the electrical responsiveness of TNLCs yields a dynamic multifunctionality between the VB and Gaussian beam. We anticipate this ultra-broadband VB generator would be promising for a variety of applications like optical manipulation, super-resolution imaging, and integrated optical communication system.
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Liu X, Zhang Y, Dong Z, Lv J, Dai C, Luo J, Lu Y, Ma X, Lin J, Yao P, Gu C, Xu L, Zhan Q. High-power cylindrical vector beam fiber laser based on an all-polarization-maintaining structure. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:27123-27131. [PMID: 36236889 DOI: 10.1364/oe.463667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We propose and demonstrate an all-polarization-maintaining (PM) high-power cylindrical vector beam (CVB) fiber laser based on the principle of mode superposition. The non-degenerated LPy 11a is generated from the oscillator with the maximum power of 11.9W, whose slope efficiency is 24.4%. Then the stable single TE01 vector beam is achieved by the superposition of LPy 11a and LPx 11b in an all-PM architecture, its output power is 3.1W and mode purity of 91.2%. Due to the all-PM architecture, our configuration is free of adjusting polarization controller (PC) and reliable during long-term operation. This laser could be used as a high-power CVBs source for a wide range of applications towards scientific research and industrial field.
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Meng X, Wan C, Zhan Q. Transversely oriented cylindrically polarized optical fields. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:14897-14909. [PMID: 35473223 DOI: 10.1364/oe.455109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cylindrical vector (CV) beams have nonuniform polarization vector distribution with a singularity line directed along the optical axis. In this paper, we propose a method to synthesize transversely oriented cylindrically polarized optical fields in the focal region with a singularity line perpendicular to the optical axis. The scheme is based on the time-reversal method, the vectorial diffraction theory, and the 4Pi optical configuration. Both transversely oriented radially polarized and azimuthally polarized optical fields are demonstrated. The superposition of transverse cylindrically polarized optical fields leads to a peculiar distribution carrying controllable transverse spin angular momentum (SAM) and transverse orbital angular momentum (OAM) that may find applications in optical tweezing, light-matter interaction, and unidirectional beam propagation excitation.
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Huang Z, He Y, Wang P, Xiong W, Wu H, Liu J, Ye H, Li Y, Fan D, Chen S. Orbital angular momentum deep multiplexing holography via an optical diffractive neural network. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:5569-5584. [PMID: 35209516 DOI: 10.1364/oe.447337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode multiplexing provides a new strategy for reconstructing multiple holograms, which is compatible with other physical dimensions involving wavelength and polarization to enlarge information capacity. Conventional OAM multiplexing holography usually relies on the independence of physical dimensions, and the deep holography involving spatial depth is always limited for the lack of spatiotemporal evolution modulation technologies. Herein, we introduce a depth-controllable imaging technology in OAM deep multiplexing holography via designing a prototype of five-layer optical diffractive neural network (ODNN). Since the optical propagation with dimensional-independent spatiotemporal evolution offers a unique linear modulation to light, it is possible to combine OAM modes with spatial depths to realize OAM deep multiplexing holography. Exploiting the multi-plane light conversion and in-situ optical propagation principles, we simultaneously modulate both the OAM mode and spatial depth of incident light via unitary transformation and linear modulations, where OAM modes are encoded independently for conversions among holograms. Results show that the ODNN realized light field conversion and evolution of five multiplexed OAM modes in deep multiplexing holography, where the mean square error and structural similarity index measure are 0.03 and 86%, respectively. Our demonstration explores a depth-controllable spatiotemporal evolution technology in OAM deep multiplexing holography, which is expected to promote the development of OAM mode-based optical holography and storage.
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Liu Y, Chen L, Zhou C, Guo K, Wang X, Hong Y, Yang X, Wei Z, Liu H. Theoretical Study on Generation of Multidimensional Focused and Vector Vortex Beams via All-Dielectric Spin-Multiplexed Metasurface. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040580. [PMID: 35214909 PMCID: PMC8880084 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The optical vortex (OV) beams characterized by orbital angular momentum (OAM) possess ubiquitous applications in optical communication and nanoparticle manipulation. Particularly, the vortex vector beams are important in classical physics and quantum sciences. Here, based on an all-dielectric transmission metasurface platform, we demonstrate a spin-multiplexed metadevice combining propagation phase and Pancharatnam–Berry (PB) phase. By utilizing a phase-only modulation method, the metadevice can generate spin-dependent and multidimensional focused optical vortex (FOV) under the orthogonally circularly polarized incident light, and it can successfully realize the multiplexed of the above-mentioned FOVs for linearly polarized light. Meanwhile, the superposition of multiple OAM states can also produce vector vortex beams with different modes. Additionally, the evolution process of the electric field intensity profile is presented after the resultant vector vortex beams through a horizontal linear polarization. This work paves an innovative way for generating structured beams, and it provides promising opportunities for advanced applications in optical data storage, optical micromanipulation, and data communication.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yue Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (L.C.); (C.Z.); (K.G.); (X.W.); (Y.H.); (X.Y.); (Z.W.)
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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