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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Metasurface Technology

Background:

Optical information transmission is crucial for applications like microscopy and sensing.
Conventional methods face challenges with bulky setups and signal degradation from obstacles.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and demonstrate a method for robust optical information transmission using disordered metasurfaces.
To achieve simultaneous manipulation of coherence length and structure in light beams.

Main Methods:

Theoretical proposal and experimental realization of disordered metasurfaces.
Modulating the coherence structure of partially coherent beams.

Main Results:

Achieved ultra-robust optical information transmission and self-reconstruction.
Demonstrated functionality even when 93% of the light beam was obstructed.
Showcased advanced capabilities in meta-holography and imaging in disordered media.

Conclusions:

A single disordered metasurface can enable robust optical information transmission.
The method provides a general principle for coherence manipulation on photonic platforms.
This advancement is key for optical communication and imaging in challenging environments.