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Arbitrary independent wavefront shaping at dual frequency with an all-silicon metasurface

Susu Hu, Zetao Xu, Li Wei, Bo Dai, Songlin Zhuang, Dawei Zhang

Nanoscale· Volume 18· Issue 12
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Abstract

Conventional metasurfaces are inherently frequency-selective, limiting wavefront control to a single operating frequency. Achieving independent manipulation at multiple frequencies remains a significant challenge for expanding the capabilities of integrated optics. Here, we propose and demonstrate an all-silicon metasurface platform that enables arbitrary independent wavefront shaping at two distinct terahertz frequencies. Our design leverages meta-molecules that synergize geometric and propagation phases to decouple the phase profiles for each frequency under a single polarization. This work provides a versatile platform for spatial-domain multiplexing, paving the way for high-capacity communication and multifunctional terahertz photonic devices.
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OpenAlex topics: Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications · Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research · Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies

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Affiliations

School of Photoelectric Engineering, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou, 213032, China

Engineering Research Center of Optical Instrument and System, The Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Modern Optical System, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China

Suzhou Laboratory, Suzhou, 215123, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality

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