Fundamental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2024
Lensless
imaging
is
an
innovative
and
swiftly
advancing
technology
at
the
intersection
of
optics,
technology,
computational
science.
It
captures
scene
by
directly
recording
interference
or
diffraction
patterns
light,
subsequently
utilizing
algorithms
to
reconstruct
original
image
from
these
patterns.
upends
traditional
paradigms,
offering
newfound
design
flexibility
capacity
seamlessly
integrate
within
diverse
ecosystems.
This
paper
aims
provide
overview
significant
developments
in
optical
modulation
elements,
sensors,
reconstruction
algorithms.
The
novel
application
scenarios
that
benefit
lensless
are
presented.
opportunities
challenges
associated
with
camera
discussed
for
further
improving
its
performance.
Abstract
Metalens,
characterized
by
their
unique
functions
and
distinctive
physical
properties,
have
gained
significant
attention
for
potential
applications.
To
further
optimize
the
performance
of
metalens,
it
is
necessary
to
characterize
phase
modulation
metalens.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
multi-distance
retrieval
system
based
on
optical
field
scanning
discuss
its
convergence
robustness.
Our
findings
indicate
that
capable
retrieving
distribution
metalens
as
long
measurement
noise
low
total
length
scanned
light
sufficiently
long.
This
enables
analysis
focal
aberration
utilizing
computed
distribution.
We
extend
our
investigation
measure
operating
in
near-infrared
(NIR)
spectrum
identify
impact
defects
sample
phase.
Additionally,
conduct
comparative
air
ethanol
observe
variations
different
working
mediums.
provides
straightforward
method
characterization
aiding
optimizing
design
functionality.
Abstract
Metalens,
a
metasurface
with
focusing
phase,
has
been
the
focus
of
research
due
to
its
immense
potential
for
use
in
imaging
and
display
technology.
Traditional
lens
optical
systems
rely
on
phase
accumulation,
however
metalens
subwavelength
structures
provide
disruptive
path
miniaturized
by
allowing
unfettered
modulation
incident
light's
amplitude.
Recently,
extensive
efforts
have
devoted
exploring
new
design
strategies,
functionalities,
possible
applications.
This
paper
reviews
development,
principle,
classification,
status
metalens.
In
particular,
this
review
focuses
progress
challenges
improving
quality
expanding
diversity,
including
improvements
resolution,
enhancement
depth
field,
extension
field
view,
achromatism.
Lastly,
prospects
future
are
summarized,
application
potentials
novel
3D
display,
intelligent
bionic
as
well
nano‐pixelate
light‐emitting
(NLED)
emphasized.
Advanced Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(01)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Achieving
spatiotemporal
control
of
light
at
high
speeds
presents
immense
possibilities
for
various
applications
in
communication,
computation,
metrology,
and
sensing.
The
integration
subwavelength
metasurfaces
optical
waveguides
offers
a
promising
approach
to
manipulate
across
multiple
degrees
freedom
speed
compact
photonic
integrated
circuit
(PIC)
devices.
Here,
we
demonstrate
gigahertz-rate-switchable
wavefront
shaping
by
integrating
metasurface,
lithium
niobate
on
insulator
waveguides,
electrodes
within
PIC
device.
As
proofs
concept,
showcase
the
generation
focus
beam
with
reconfigurable
arbitrary
polarizations,
switchable
focusing
lateral
focal
positions
length,
orbital
angular
momentum
beams
as
well
Bessel
beams.
Our
measurements
indicate
modulation
up
gigahertz
rate.
This
platform
versatile
efficient
means
controlling
field
system,
paving
way
potential
sensing,
imaging.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Quantitative
phase
imaging
(QPI)
based
on
the
transport-of-intensity
equation
(TIE)
is
a
powerful
technique
in
label-free
microscopy.
The
image
stack
required
for
successful
TIE-QPI
traditionally
obtained
by
translating
object
or
plane,
and
optical
elements
used
conventional
systems
are
usually
bulky
cumbersome.
Stable
compact
methods
capable
of
non-motion
zooming
can
significantly
facilitate
applications
that
demand
portability.
Here,
we
propose
method
dispersive
metalens.
nature
metalens
utilized
to
provide
spectral
focal
tuning.
With
fixed
planes,
seven
through-focus
intensity
images
captured
changing
illumination
wavelength.
QPI
performance
validated
retrieving
surface
profiles
microlens
array
resolution
target,
showing
high
detection
accuracy
(deviation
less
than
0.03
wavelength).
Subsequently,
established
meta-microscope
integrating
with
commercially
available
CMOS
sensor,
which
shows
good
microscopic
unstained
bio-samples.
Our
approach,
large-dispersive
metalens,
facilitates
robust
system
metrology
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
This
research
presents
the
design
and
analysis
of
a
compact
metamaterial
(MTM)-based
star-shaped
split-ring
resonator
(SRR)
enclosed
in
square,
constructed
on
cost-effective
substrate
for
liquid
chemical
sensing
applications.
The
designed
structure
has
dimensions
10
×
mm2
is
optimized
detecting
adulteration
edible
oils.
When
sample
holder
filled
with
different
percentages
oil
samples,
resonance
frequency
MTM-based
SRR
sensor
shift
significantly.
measured
results
demonstrate
that
proposed
superior
terms
sensitivity
quality
factor
compared
to
studies
literature.
shows
performance
(Q-factor)
existing
sensors
It
exhibits
remarkable
0.92
760
MHz
detection,
which
higher
than
shifts
ranging
from
140
600
reported
previous
studies.
Additionally,
high
Q-factor
149,
indicating
its
efficiency
determining
error
rate
minimal
at
3.1%,
significant
improvement
over
prior
sensors,
have
rates
as
8%.
These
enhancements
highlight
sensor's
potential
applications
requiring
precise,
efficient,
detection
adulteration,
thus
offering
advancement
both
practical
utility
traditional
methods.
Nanophotonics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Holography
is
a
highly
desired
technology
in
modern
photonics,
yet
setups
for
traditional
generating
methods
suffer
from
complexity
and
bulky
sizes.
While
metasurface-based
holography
exhibits
advantages
of
compactness
easy-fabrication,
most
meta-holograms
realized
so
far
exhibit
only
single
functionality,
with
few
multifunctional
ones
suffering
imbalances
efficiency
device-thickness.
Here,
we
propose
generic
approach
to
design
ultra-thin
metasurfaces
realization
multiple
holographic
images
high
efficiencies
,
experimentally
verify
the
concept
telecom
regime.
We
first
series
high-efficiency
reflective
meta-atoms
exhibiting
incident-spin-delinked
reflection
phases
governed
by
geometric
resonant
mechanisms,
characterize
their
optical
properties
at
wavelengths
around
1,064
nm.
next
demonstrate
single-functional
meta-hologram
as
benchmark
test.
Finally,
employ
designed
construct
metasurface
thickness
∼1/4
λ
its
capability
two
distinct
under
illuminations
circularly
polarized
light
beams
different
helicities,
possessing
generation
∼48.08
%.
Our
work
provides
highly-efficient
ultra-compact
platform
generate
images,
which
may
inspire
numerous
applications
integration
optics.
Flat
optics
have
attracted
interest
for
decades
due
to
their
flexibility
in
manipulating
optical
wave
properties,
which
allows
the
miniaturization
of
bulky
assemblies
into
integrated
planar
components.
Recent
advances
achromatic
flat
lenses
shown
promising
applications
various
fields.
However,
it
is
a
significant
challenge
with
high
numerical
aperture
simultaneously
achieve
broad
bandwidth
and
expand
sizes.
Here,
we
present
zone
division
multiplex
meta-atoms
on
stepwise
phase
dispersion
compensation
(SPDC)
layer
address
above
challenge.
In
principle,
size
can
be
freely
enlarged
by
increasing
thickness
difference
between
central
marginal
zones
SPDC
layer,
without
limit
bandwidth.
The
also
serves
as
substrate,
making
device
thinner.
Two
500
nm
650-1000
are
experimentally
achieved:
one
0.9
radius
20.1
µm,
another
0.7
30.0
µm.
To
best
our
knowledge,
they
broadband
highest
apertures,
largest
sizes
thinnest
reported
so
far.
Microscopic
imaging
1.10
µm
resolution
has
been
demonstrated
white
light
illumination,
surpassing
any
previously
attained
metalenses
multi-level
diffractive
lenses.
These
unprecedented
performances
mark
substantial
step
toward
practical
Nanophotonics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1201 - 1217
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
The
metaverse
has
captured
significant
attention
as
it
provides
a
virtual
realm
that
cannot
be
experienced
in
the
physical
world.
Programmable
optical
holograms,
integral
components
of
metaverse,
allow
users
to
access
diverse
information
without
needing
external
equipment.
Meta-devices
composed
artificially
customized
nano-antennas
are
excellent
candidates
for
programmable
holograms
due
their
compact
footprint
and
flexible
electromagnetic
manipulation.
meta-holograms
can
dynamically
alter
reconstructed
images
real-time
by
directly
modulating
properties
metasurface
or
modifying
incident
light.
Information
encoded
across
multiple
channels
freely
selected
through
switchable
functionality.
These
advantages
will
broaden
range
scenarios
facilitating
further
development
practical
applications.
This
review
concentrates
on
recent
advancements
fundamentals
applications
meta-holograms.
We
aim
provide
readers
with
general
knowledge
potential
inspiration
applying
meta-holograms,
both
intrinsic
ways,
into
better
performance.
An
outlook
perspective
challenges
prospects
these
rapidly
growing
research
areas
provided.