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¹University of Bordeaux, LOMA, UMR 5798, Talence, France. e.brasselet@loma.u‑bordeaux1.fr

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Nanophotonics
Light-Matter Interactions

Background:

Subwavelength structures offer unique light manipulation capabilities.
Optical phase singularities are crucial for advanced optical applications.
Controlling light's spin-orbit interaction is key to novel photonic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the generation of optical phase singularities using closed-loop subwavelength slits.
To demonstrate how the geometry of these slits influences light's spin-orbit interaction.
To explore the potential of tailored slit shapes for precise light shaping.

Main Methods:

Fabrication and characterization of closed-loop subwavelength slits.
Theoretical modeling of light propagation through curved slits.
Analysis of generated optical phase singularities for different slit geometries (polygons, hypocycloids, epicycloids).

Main Results:

Demonstrated singular shaping of light through closed-loop subwavelength slits.
Showcased the generation of various optical phase singularities.
Established a correlation between slit geometry and tailored spin-orbit interaction.

Conclusions:

Closed-loop subwavelength slits provide a versatile platform for controlling optical phase singularities.
The geometry of the slit path directly dictates the resulting light properties.
This approach offers new avenues for designing advanced optical elements and devices.