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    New linear diffraction gratings achieve strong asymmetric diffraction without surface modulation. This nonreciprocal behavior originates from the spatial phase shift between refractive-index and absorption gratings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Diffraction gratings are fundamental optical components used for manipulating light.
    • Achieving asymmetric diffraction is crucial for applications like optical diodes and switches.
    • Traditional methods often rely on complex surface modulations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To create and investigate novel linear diffraction gratings exhibiting strong asymmetric diffraction.
    • To explore a new mechanism for achieving nonreciprocal optical behavior.
    • To demonstrate asymmetric diffraction without requiring surface modulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of linear diffraction gratings with specific refractive-index and absorption properties.
    • Experimental characterization of diffraction efficiency under varying conditions.
    • Analysis of the spatial phase relationship between refractive-index and absorption gratings.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully created linear diffraction gratings exhibiting strongly asymmetric diffraction.
    • Demonstrated nonreciprocal diffraction behavior without surface modulation.
    • Identified the spatial phase shift between refractive-index and absorption gratings as the key mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • Linear diffraction gratings with engineered refractive-index and absorption gratings can achieve strong asymmetric diffraction.
    • The spatial phase shift is a viable and effective mechanism for realizing nonreciprocal optical devices.
    • This approach offers a simplified route to advanced optical functionalities.