Realization of spinful metaphotonic stokes skyrmions

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Author(s)

  • Tianyue Li
  • Mengjiao Liu
  • Xingyi Li
  • Jiahao Hou
  • Xing Yang
  • Shuming Wang
  • Shining Zhu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Article number09LT01
Journal / PublicationJournal of Optics (United Kingdom)
Volume26
Issue number9
Online published7 Aug 2024
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024

Abstract

Topologically protected skyrmion textures of light have garnered significant attention due to their potential applications in next-generation high-density data storage and logic devices. However, achieving compact and tunable on-chip skyrmion modes remains a formidable challenge. In this work, we present a novel approach empowered by birefringent metasurfaces to generate and manipulate spin-multiplexed photonic skyrmion textures. By encoding independent phase profiles onto orthogonal spin states, we observe the emergence of anti-skyrmions and skyrmioniums via Stokes parameter measurements, elucidating their distinct topological characteristics. This spin-multiplexed metasurface platform not only facilitates high-dimensional multiplexing but also enables the miniaturization of topological quasi-particles, offering promising prospects for applications in optical memory, information processing, and communications. © 2024 IOP Publishing Ltd.

Research Area(s)

  • metaphotonic skyrmion, multidimensional metasurface, topological light field, topological photonics

Citation Format(s)

Realization of spinful metaphotonic stokes skyrmions. / Li, Tianyue; Liu, Mengjiao; Chen, Chen et al.
In: Journal of Optics (United Kingdom), Vol. 26, No. 9, 09LT01, 09.2024.

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