ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Heading
toward
the
next-generation
intelligent
optical
device,
meta-optics
active
tunability
is
one
of
most
desirable
properties
to
expand
its
versatility
beyond
traditional
devices.
Despite
advances
via
various
tunable
approaches,
encoding
freedom
tuning
capability
still
critically
restricts
widespread
engagement
and
dynamics
in
real-life
applications.
Here,
we
present
a
gesture-interactive
scheme
by
topography
flexible
metasurfaces
(TFMs)
for
capability.
Through
regulating
different
surface
topographies,
potential
degree
(DoF)
has
been
fully
explored
dynamically
display/encrypt
up
16
independent
holographic
images,
exceeding
state-of-the-art
DoF.
Such
flexibility
interactively
tuned
with
gesture
triggers,
manual
bending,
other
large-area
repeatable
controlling
methods
extract
display
respective
images.
We
envision
that
this
research
stimulates
meta-device
innovation
suggests
applications
interactive
displays,
information
storage
encryption,
wearable
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Optical
metasurfaces,
components
composed
of
artificial
nanostructures,
are
recognized
for
pushing
boundaries
wavefront
manipulation
while
maintaining
a
lightweight,
compact
design
that
surpasses
conventional
optics.
Such
advantages
align
with
the
current
trends
in
optical
systems,
which
demand
communication
devices
and
immersive
holographic
projectors,
driving
significant
investment
from
industry.
Although
interest
commercialization
metasurfaces
has
steadily
grown
since
initial
breakthrough
diffraction-limited
focusing,
their
practical
applications
have
remained
limited
by
challenges
such
as,
massive-production
yield,
absence
standardized
evaluation
methods,
constrained
methodology.
Here,
this
Perspective
addresses
particularly
focused
on
mass
production,
fabrication
tolerance,
performance
evaluation,
integration
into
commercial
systems.
Additionally,
we
select
fields
where
may
soon
play
roles
provide
perspective
potentials.
By
addressing
exploring
solutions,
aims
to
foster
discussions
will
accelerate
utilization
further
build
near-future
metaphotonics
platforms.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
paper,
a
vanadium
dioxide
(VO2)-based
terahertz
device
is
proposed
to
realize
the
conversion
between
broadband
absorption
and
transmission
functions,
including
VO2
bottom
layer,
dielectric
layer
pattern
in
three-layer
structure.
With
change
of
conductivity,
metamaterial
can
switch
transmission.
When
exhibits
transmission,
it
has
high
transmittance
90%
for
waves
5.6
THz
8.7
frequency
band.
absorption,
3.66
9.98
Furthermore,
with
increasing
peak
decreases
from
93.8%
0%
increases
1%
99.5%.
The
impedance
matching
theory
invoked
physical
mechanism
elucidated
by
analyzing
surface
electric
field
device.
By
studying
characteristics
different
incidence
polarization
angles,
insensitive
good
performance
over
large
angles.
Compared
other
absorbers
metamaterials,
structure
study
unique
design
diverse
functions
play
an
important
role
various
fields
such
as
communications,
electromagnetic
stealth,
sensors,
thermal
emission
devices.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Abstract
Diffractive
optical
elements
(DOEs)
represent
a
revolutionary
advancement
in
modern
optics,
offering
unparalleled
versatility
and
efficiency
various
applications.
Their
significance
lies
their
ability
to
manipulate
light
waves
with
intricate
patterns,
enabling
functionalities
beyond
what
traditional
refractive
optics
can
achieve.
DOEs
find
widespread
use
fields
such
as
laser
beam
shaping,
holography,
communications,
imaging
systems.
By
precisely
controlling
the
phase
amplitude
of
light,
generate
complex
structures,
correct
aberrations,
enhance
performance
Moreover,
compact
size,
lightweight
nature,
potential
for
mass
production
make
them
indispensable
designing
efficient
devices
diverse
industrial
scientific
From
improving
systems
innovative
display
technologies,
continue
drive
advancements
promising
even
more
exciting
possibilities
future.
In
this
review,
critical
importance
is
illuminated
explore
profound
implications
contemporary
era.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 148 - 148
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
We
propose
a
highly
efficient
broadband
tunable
metamaterial
infrared
absorption
device.
The
design
is
modeled
using
the
three-dimensional
finite
element
method
for
results
show
that
device
captures
over
90%
of
light
in
wavelength
range
from
6.10
μm
to
17.42
μm.
utilize
VO2’s
phase
change
property
adjust
device,
allowing
average
level
vary
between
20.61%
and
94.88%.
In
this
study,
we
analyze
electromagnetic
field
distribution
at
its
peak
point
find
high
achieved
through
both
surface
plasmon
resonance
Fabry–Perot
cavity
resonance.
structural
parameters
are
fine-tuned
parameter
scanning.
By
comparing
our
work
with
previous
studies,
demonstrate
superior
performance
design.
Additionally,
investigate
polarization
angle
incident
it
insensitive
these
factors.
Importantly,
simple
structure
broadens
potential
uses
photodetection,
stealth,
sensing.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: March 21, 2025
Metasurface
holograms
harness
multiple
degrees
of
freedom
light
to
enhance
information
channel
capacity.
Traditionally,
wavelength
multiplexing
holography
with
high-capacity
was
only
achievable
through
3D
volume
using
Bragg
diffraction.
Here,
we
demonstrate
ultranarrow-linewidth
wavelength-vortex
in
metasurface
holograms.
By
applying
elementary
dispersion
engineering,
develop
a
sparse
k
-vector–filtering
aperture
array
momentum
space,
enabling
sharp
selectivity
combined
orbital
angular
selectivity.
Further
leveraging
transformer
neural
networks
for
the
design
phase-only
holograms,
showcase
reconstruction
up
118
independent
images
from
single
hologram,
achieving
simulated
ultranarrow
linewidth
2
nanometers
within
visible
range.
We
apply
these
developed
holographic
visual
cryptography,
attaining
unprecedented
security
levels
an
rate
over
2500
times
higher
than
traditional
methods.
Our
results
open
exciting
avenues
application
various
fields,
including
displays,
encryption,
and
optical
artificial
intelligence.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
Nanofabrication,
a
pivotal
technology
at
the
intersection
of
nanoscale
engineering
and
high-resolution
patterning,
has
substantially
advanced
over
recent
decades.
This
enables
creation
nanopatterns
on
substrates
crucial
for
developing
nanophotonic
devices
other
applications
in
diverse
fields
including
electronics
biosciences.
Here,
this
mega-review
comprehensively
explores
various
facets
nanofabrication
focusing
its
application
nanophotonics.
It
delves
into
techniques
like
focused
ion
beam
electron
lithography,
methods
3D
complex
structure
fabrication,
scalable
manufacturing
approaches,
material
compatibility
considerations.
Special
attention
is
given
to
emerging
trends
such
as
utilization
two-photon
lithography
structures
materials
phase
change
substances
2D
with
excitonic
properties.
By
highlighting
these
advancements,
review
aims
provide
insights
ongoing
evolution
nanofabrication,
encouraging
further
research
creating
functional
nanostructures.
work
encapsulates
critical
developments
future
perspectives,
offering
detailed
narrative
state-of-the-art
tailored
both
new
researchers
seasoned
experts
field.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(43)
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
Abstract
A
reconfigurable
intelligent
surface
(RIS),
a
leading‐edge
technology,
represents
new
paradigm
for
adaptive
control
of
electromagnetic
waves
between
source
and
user.
While
RIS
technology
has
proven
effective
in
manipulating
radio
frequency
using
passive
elements
such
as
diodes
MEMS,
its
application
the
optical
domain
is
challenging.
The
main
difficulty
lies
meeting
key
performance
indicators,
with
most
critical
being
accurate
self‐adjusting
positioning.
This
work
presents
an
alternative
design
methodology
driven
by
all‐silicon
structure
fluid
infiltration,
to
achieve
real‐time
focal
length
toward
designated
user,
thereby
enabling
secure
data
transmission.
To
validate
concept,
both
numerical
simulations
experimental
investigations
are
conducted
demonstrate
fluid‐infiltrated
metalens‐driven
this
application.
When
combined
different
fluids,
resulting
ultra‐compact
exhibits
exceptional
varifocal
abilities,
ranging
from
0.4
0.5
mm,
confirming
tuning
capabilities
design.
may
significantly
enhance
modulation
promote
development
RIS‐based
applications
wireless
communications
data‐transmission
integrated
photonic
devices.