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    Researchers developed compact, efficient all-dielectric metamaterial-waveguide bends (MWBs) for redirecting light. These devices offer broadband operation and high transmission efficiency, enabling dense photonic integration.

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    • Photonics and Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science
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    Background:

    • Efficient light routing is crucial for advanced photonic integrated circuits.
    • Miniaturization of photonic components is essential for large-scale integration.
    • Metamaterials offer unique optical properties for novel device designs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design, fabricate, and characterize broadband, efficient all-dielectric metamaterial-waveguide bends (MWBs).
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    • Demonstrated MWBs with footprints as small as 3 μm × 3 μm.
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    Conclusions:

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