Broadband metasurfaces for morphograms constructed from grafted vector trajectory beams

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Authors: Zhibang Tan, Gu HONG, Yantao Zheng, Wei Hu, Lijun Wu, Min Ouyang, Qian Shou
Cited by: 1
References: 28

Abstract

Traditional perfect vector vortex beams (PVVBs) and their arrangements are constrained by azimuthal phase variations. This restricts them to hollow circular or elliptical geometries as well as planar or concentric arrays. To overcome this, we propose a metasurface-based scheme for generating morphograms from grafted vector trajectory beams (VTBs). By mapping the phase along the trajectory via equal-arc-length sampling, we customize arbitrary shapes while ensuring linear polarization evolution along the trajectory path. Integrating phase-grafting technology further enables piecewise modulation of phase and polarization along the trajectory path. Furthermore, non-overlapping arrangements of independent VTBs significantly enhance spatial layout flexibility. This broadband platform holds great potential for high-capacity optical encryption and multidimensional light-field manipulation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies Antenna Design and Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Optics Letters
Publisher
Optica Publishing Group
Volume
51
Issue
14
Pages
3937–3937
Publication date
25 June 2026
Language
EN