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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Metamaterials
    • Beam Shaping Technology

    Background:

    • Bessel beams are known for their non-diffractive properties, making them valuable for various applications.
    • Traditional methods for shaping Bessel beams, such as optical needle shaping, often require bulky and complex optical setups like 4f confocal systems.
    • Existing techniques typically involve spatial light modulators or round filters, limiting flexibility and efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel and compact method for perfect Bessel beam transformation.
    • To demonstrate the capability of a circular dielectric metagrating for generating Bessel beams with arbitrary numerical apertures (NAs).
    • To achieve high-performance Bessel beam shaping with a broadband and dual-polarization response.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication and characterization of a circular dielectric metagrating.
    • Utilizing the metagrating for Bessel beam transformation at a specific wavelength.
    • Experimental verification of the metagrating's performance across a broadband wavelength range (460 nm to 560 nm).

    Main Results:

    • The dielectric metagrating achieved a high transmissive diffraction efficiency of up to 75%.
    • The metagrating demonstrated a broadband response (460 nm to 560 nm) and a wide-angle range.
    • The device showed capability for high-performance transformation of Bessel beams with arbitrary NAs and dual-polarization response.

    Conclusions:

    • A circular dielectric metagrating offers an efficient and compact solution for Bessel beam shaping.
    • The developed metagrating enables precise control over Bessel beams with arbitrary NAs, overcoming limitations of traditional methods.
    • This technology holds significant potential for applications requiring specialized light beams, including optical storage, advanced imaging, and optical manipulation.