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¹College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China.

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Area of Science:

Optoelectronics
Metamaterials
Terahertz Technology

Background:

Terahertz modulators are crucial for high-speed wireless communication and non-destructive imaging.
Current all-optical terahertz modulation methods face limitations in encoding capabilities and multifunctionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate an optical-programmed terahertz switching system with enhanced encoding and multifunctionality.
To establish a platform for all-optical programmed terahertz metadevices.

Main Methods:

Combining optical metasurfaces with a terahertz metasurface for a composite metadevice.
Utilizing semiconductor islands and artificial microstructures in the terahertz metasurface for all-optical programming.
Employing optical metasurfaces to alter spatial light distribution for color-coded control.

Main Results:

Achieved 2-bit dual-channel terahertz encoding with ultrafast modulation at the nanosecond level.
Demonstrated independent control of energy dissipation modes in the terahertz metasurface via color excitation.
Validated the 2-bit encoding principle through time-domain coupled mode theory analysis.

Conclusions:

The developed system enables effective all-optical programming of terahertz signals.
This work provides a novel approach for terahertz manipulation using composite metasurfaces.
The findings pave the way for advanced applications of metadevices in terahertz science and technology.