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Area of Science:

Photonics and Metasurfaces
Topological Physics
Nanophotonics

Background:

Topological metasurfaces, non-Hermitian systems, offer unique properties like exceptional points (EPs).
Existing metasurfaces often use plasmonic materials, causing ohmic losses and limiting integration.
Free-space configurations hinder compact, multi-device integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To experimentally demonstrate an on-chip topological metasurface in an all-dielectric architecture.
To engineer the topological phase encircling an EP.
To enable practical augmented reality (AR) functionalities through holographic visualization.

Main Methods:

Utilized silicon (Si) meta-atoms on a silicon nitride (Si3N4) waveguide.
Massively screened meta-atom geometry to achieve a 2π-topological phase shift by encircling an EP.
Integrated Pancharatnam-Berry (PB) phase for decoupling polarization channels.

Main Results:

Achieved a 2π-topological phase shift by encircling an EP in an all-dielectric metasurface.
Demonstrated independent encoding for holographic generations by decoupling circular polarization channels.
Enabled floating holographic visualizations for AR applications.

Conclusions:

The all-dielectric on-chip metasurface eliminates ohmic losses, enhancing device compatibility.
This platform facilitates integration with other on-chip meta-devices.
Presents promising applications for next-generation AR, data storage, and optical displays.