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Demonstration of Spin-Multiplexed and Direction-Multiplexed All-Dielectric Visible Metaholograms
Published on: September 25, 2020
Complete vectorial optical mode converter using multi-layer metasurface.
Go Soma1, Kento Komatsu2, Yoshiaki Nakano2
1School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. go.soma@tlab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Researchers developed a universal optical device framework for converting multiple vector beams simultaneously. This breakthrough enables advanced functionalities in optics and photonics, paving the way for universal optical mode converters.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Metasurface Technology
- Vector Beam Manipulation
Background:
- Vectorial optical mode converters are crucial for optics and photonics.
- Existing methods like multi-plane light conversion (MPLC) and metasurfaces individually address spatial or polarization modes.
- A universal method for simultaneous conversion of multiple vectorial modes with complex wavefronts and polarizations is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a general device framework for complete vectorial mode conversion.
- To integrate multi-plane light conversion (MPLC) with multi-layer metasurfaces for simultaneous mode conversion.
- To demonstrate a universal methodology for manipulating multiple vector beams.
Main Methods:
- Developed a device framework based on the multi-plane light conversion (MPLC) concept.
- Incorporated multi-layer metasurfaces into the MPLC framework.
- Experimentally validated the method by fabricating a 6-mode multiplexer chip.
Main Results:
- Successfully demonstrated a 6-mode (3 spatial × 2 polarization) multiplexer on a compact chip.
- Applied the framework to design a mode-division-multiplexed dual-polarization coherent receiver.
- Utilized the framework for spatial-mode-multiplexed vectorial holography.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers a universal solution for simultaneous vectorial mode conversion.
- The integration of MPLC and metasurfaces provides a powerful tool for advanced optical functionalities.
- This versatile protocol advances the realization of universal optical mode converters.

