Flat and conformal optics using dielectric metasurfaces (Conference Presentation)

Andrei Faraon

doi:10.1117/12.2258236

28 April 2017 Flat and conformal optics using dielectric metasurfaces (Conference Presentation)

Andrei Faraon

Proceedings Volume 10112, Photonic and Phononic Properties of Engineered Nanostructures VII; 101120L (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2258236
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2017, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Flat optical devices based on lithographically patterned sub-wavelength dielectric nano-structures provide precise control over optical wavefronts, and thus promise to revolutionize the field of free-space optics. I discuss our work on high contrast transmitarrays and reflectarrays composed of silicon nano-posts located on top of low index substrates like silica glass or transparent polymers. Complete control of both phase and polarization is achieved at the level of single nano-post, which enables control of the optical wavefront with sub-wavelength spatial resolution. Using this nano-post platform, we demonstrate lenses, waveplates, polarizers, arbitrary beam splitters and holograms. Devices that provide multiple functionalities, like simultaneous polarization beam splitting and focusing are implemented. By embedding the metasurfaces in flexible substrates, conformal optical devices that decouple the geometrical shape and optical function are shown. Multiple flat optical elements are integrated in optical systems such as planar retro-reflectors and Fourier lens systems with applications in ultra-compact imaging systems. Applications in microscopy and the prospects for tunable devices are discussed.

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Andrei Faraon "Flat and conformal optics using dielectric metasurfaces (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 10112, Photonic and Phononic Properties of Engineered Nanostructures VII, 101120L (28 April 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2258236

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