Glucose molecules are of great significance being one of the most important molecules in metabolic chain.However,due to the small Raman scattering cross-section and weak/non-adsorption on bare metals,accurately obtain...Glucose molecules are of great significance being one of the most important molecules in metabolic chain.However,due to the small Raman scattering cross-section and weak/non-adsorption on bare metals,accurately obtaining their"fingerprint information"remains a huge obstacle.Herein,we developed a tip-enhanced Raman scattering(TERS)technique to address this challenge.Adopting an optical fiber radial vector mode internally illuminates the plasmonic fiber tip to effectively suppress the background noise while generating a strong electric-field enhanced tip hotspot.Furthermore,the tip hotspot approaching the glucose molecules was manipulated via the shear-force feedback to provide more freedom for selecting substrates.Consequently,our TERS technique achieves the visualization of all Raman modes of glucose molecules within spectral window of 400-3200 cm^(-1),which is not achievable through the far-field/surface-enhanced Raman,or the existing TERS techniques.Our TERS technique offers a powerful tool for accurately identifying Raman scattering of molecules,paving the way for biomolecular analysis.展开更多
Diatomic metasurfaces designed for interferometric mechanisms possess significant potential for the multidimensional manipulation of electromagnetic waves,including control over amplitude,phase,frequency,and polarizat...Diatomic metasurfaces designed for interferometric mechanisms possess significant potential for the multidimensional manipulation of electromagnetic waves,including control over amplitude,phase,frequency,and polarization.Geometric phase profiles with spin-selective properties are commonly associated with wavefront modulation,allowing the implementation of conjugate strategies within orthogonal circularly polarized channels.Simultaneous control of these characteristics in a single-layered diatomic metasurface will be an apparent technological extension.Here,spin-selective modulation of terahertz(THz)beams is realized by assembling a pair of meta-atoms with birefringent effects.The distinct modulation functions arise from geometric phase profiles characterized by multiple rotational properties,which introduce independent parametric factors that elucidate their physical significance.By arranging the key parameters,the proposed design strategy can be employed to realize independent amplitude and phase manipulation.A series of THz metasurface samples with specific modulation functions are characterized,experimentally demonstrating the accuracy of on-demand manipulation.This research paves the way for all-silicon meta-optics that may have great potential in imaging,sensing and detection.展开更多
Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face chal...Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.展开更多
This work introduces special states for light in multimode fibers featuring strongly enhanced or reduced correlations be-tween output fields in the presence of environmental temperature fluctuations.Using experimental...This work introduces special states for light in multimode fibers featuring strongly enhanced or reduced correlations be-tween output fields in the presence of environmental temperature fluctuations.Using experimentally measured multi-tem-perature transmission matrix,a set of temperature principal modes that exhibit resilience to disturbances caused by tem-perature fluctuations can be generated.Reversing this concept also allows the construction of temperature anti-principal modes,with output profiles more susceptible to temperature influences than the unmodulated wavefront.Despite changes in the length of the multimode fiber within the temperature-fluctuating region,the proposed approach remains capable of robustly controlling the temperature response within the fiber.To illustrate the practicality of the proposed spe-cial state,a learning-empowered fiber specklegram temperature sensor based on temperature anti-principal mode sensi-tization is proposed.This sensor exhibits outstanding superiority over traditional approaches in terms of resolution and accuracy.These novel states are anticipated to have wide-ranging applications in fiber communication,sensing,imaging,and spectroscopy,and serve as a source of inspiration for the discovery of other novel states.展开更多
On-chip devices for generating pre-designed vectorial optical fields(VOFs)under surface wave(SW)excitations are highly desired in integrated photonics.However,conventional devices are usually of large footprints,low e...On-chip devices for generating pre-designed vectorial optical fields(VOFs)under surface wave(SW)excitations are highly desired in integrated photonics.However,conventional devices are usually of large footprints,low efficiencies,and limited wave-control capabilities.Here,we present a generic approach to design ultra-compact on-chip devices that can efficiently generate pre-designed VOFs under SW excitations,and experimentally verify the concept in terahertz(THz)regime.We first describe how to design SW-excitation metasurfaces for generating circularly polarized complex beams,and experimentally demonstrate two meta-devices to realize directional emission and focusing of THz waves with oppo-site circular polarizations,respectively.We then establish a systematic approach to construct an integrated device via merging two carefully designed metasurfaces,which,under SW excitations,can separately produce pre-designed far-field patterns with different circular polarizations and generate target VOF based on their interference.As a proof of con-cept,we demonstrate experimentally a meta-device that can generate a radially polarized Bessel beam under SW excita-tion at~0.4 THz.Experimental results agree well with full-wave simulations,collectively verifying the performance of our device.Our study paves the road to realizing highly integrated on-chip functional THz devices,which may find many ap-plications in biological sensing,communications,displays,image multiplexing,and beyond.展开更多
With the rapid development of holographic technology,metasurface-based holographic communication schemes have demonstrated immense potential for electromagnetic(EM)multifunctionality.However,traditional passive metasu...With the rapid development of holographic technology,metasurface-based holographic communication schemes have demonstrated immense potential for electromagnetic(EM)multifunctionality.However,traditional passive metasurfaces are severely limited by their lack of reconfigurability,hindering the realization of versatile holographic applications.Origami,an art form that mechanically induces spatial deformations,serves as a platform for multifunctional devices and has garnered significant attention in optics,physics,and materials science.The Miura-ori folding paradigm,characterized by its continuous reconfigurability in folded states,remains unexplored in the context of holographic imaging.Herein,we integrate the principles of Rosenfeld with L-and D-metal chiral enantiomers on a Miura-ori surface to tailor the aperture distribution.Leveraging the continuously tunable nature of the Miura-ori's folded states,the chiral response of the metallic structures varies across different folding configurations,enabling distinct EM holographic imaging functionalities.In the planar state,holographic encryption is achieved.Under specific folding conditions and driven by spin circularly polarized(CP)waves at a particular frequency,multiplexed holographic images can be reconstructed on designated focal planes with CP selectivity.Notably,the fabricated origami metasurface exhibits a large negative Poisson ratio,facilitating portability and deployment and offering novel avenues for spin-selective systems,camouflage,and information encryption.展开更多
Detecting multiple analytes simultaneously,crucial in disease diagnosis and treatment prognosis,remains challenging.While planar sensing platforms demonstrate this capability,optical fiber sensors still lag behind.An ...Detecting multiple analytes simultaneously,crucial in disease diagnosis and treatment prognosis,remains challenging.While planar sensing platforms demonstrate this capability,optical fiber sensors still lag behind.An operando dual lossy mode resonance(LMR)biosensor fabricated on a D-shaped single-mode fiber(SMF)is proposed for quantification of clinical indicators of inflammatory process,like in COVID-19 infection.Dual LMRs,created via two-step deposition process,yield a nanostructure with distinct SnO_(2) thicknesses on the flat surface of the fiber.Theoretical and experimental analyses confirm its feasibility,showing a sensitivity around 4500 nm/RIU for both LMRs.A novel insight in spatially-separated biofunctionalization of the sensitive fiber regions is validated through fluorescence assays,showcasing selectivity for different immunoglobulins.Real-time and label-free detection of two inflammatory markers,C-reactive protein and Ddimer,empowers the platform capability with a minimum detectable concentration below 1μg/mL for both biomolecules,which is of clinical interest.This proof-of-concept work provides an important leap in fiber-based biosensing for effective and reliable multi-analyte detection,presenting a novel,compact and multi-functional analytical tool.展开更多
Eco-friendly quantum-dot light-emitting diodes(QLEDs),which employ colloidal quantum dots(QDs)such as InP,and ZnSe,stand out due to their low toxicity,color purity,and high efficiency.Currently,significant advancement...Eco-friendly quantum-dot light-emitting diodes(QLEDs),which employ colloidal quantum dots(QDs)such as InP,and ZnSe,stand out due to their low toxicity,color purity,and high efficiency.Currently,significant advancements have been made in the performance of cadmium-free QLEDs.However,several challenges persist in the industrialization of ecofriendly QLED displays.For instance,(1)the poor performance,characterized by low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),unstable ligand,and charge imbalance,cannot be effectively addressed with a solitary strategy;(2)the degradation mechanism,involving emission quenching,morphological inhomogeneity,and field-enhanced electron delocalization remains unclear;(3)the lack of techniques for color patterning,such as optical lithography and transfer printing.Herein,we undertake a specific review of all technological breakthroughs that endeavor to tackle the above challenges associated with cadmium-free QLED displays.We begin by reviewing the evolution,architecture,and operational characteristics of eco-friendly QLEDs,highlighting the photoelectric properties of QDs,carrier transport layer stability,and device lifetime.Subsequently,we focus our attention not only on the latest insights into device degradation mechanisms,particularly,but also on the remarkable technological progress in color patterning techniques.To conclude,we provide a synthesis of the promising prospects,current challenges,potential solutions,and emerging research trends for QLED displays.展开更多
Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves....Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves.Most of these modes'interactions remain within the weak coupling regime,yet strong coupling is also anticipated to occur.In this work,we present an intriguing case of amplified spontaneous emission(ASE),amplified by the splitting upper polariton mode within a strong coupling system,stemming from a square lattice of plasmonic cone lattices(PCLs).The PCLs are fabricated using an anodized aluminum oxide membrane(AAO),which facilitates strong coupling between surface plasmons and Bloch surface wave modes,with the maximum Rabi splitting observed at 0.258 eV for the sample with an aspect ratio of 0.33.A 13.5-fold increase in amplified spontaneous emission is recorded when the emission from Nile Red coincides with this flat energy branch of upper polariton,which exhibits a high photon density of states.Reduced group velocity can prolong photon lifetime and boost the probability of light-matter interaction.The observed ASE phenomenon in this strong coupling plasmonic system widens the scope for applications in nanolasing and polariton lasing.展开更多
This review examines the state-of-the-art in spatial manipulation of ultrafast laser processing using dynamic light modulators,with a particular focus on liquid crystal-based systems.We discuss phase modulation strate...This review examines the state-of-the-art in spatial manipulation of ultrafast laser processing using dynamic light modulators,with a particular focus on liquid crystal-based systems.We discuss phase modulation strategies and highlight the current limitations and challenges in surface and bulk processing.Specifically,we emphasize the delicate balance between high-fidelity beam shaping and energy efficiency,both critical for surface and bulk processing applications.Given the inherent physical limitations of spatial light modulators such as spatial resolution,fill factor,and phase modulation range.We explore techniques developed to bridge the gap between desired intensity distributions and actual experimental beam profiles.We present various laser light modulation technologies and the main algorithmic strategies for obtaining modulation patterns.The paper includes application examples across a wide range of fields,from surgery to surface structuring,cutting,bulk photo-inscription of optical functions,and additive manufacturing,highlighting the significant enhancements in processing speed and precision due to spatial beam shaping.The diverse applications and the technological limitations underscore the need for adapted modulation pattern calculation methods.We discuss several advancements addressing these challenges,involving both experimental and algorithmic developments,including the recent incorporation of artificial intelligence.Additionally,we cover recent progress in phase and pulse front control based on spatial modulators,which introduces an extra control parameter for light excitation with high potential for achieving more controlled processing outcomes.展开更多
With the rapid development of lithium batteries,it’s of great significance to ensure the safe use of it.An ultrasound imaging system based on fiber optic ultrasound sensor has been developed to monitor the internal c...With the rapid development of lithium batteries,it’s of great significance to ensure the safe use of it.An ultrasound imaging system based on fiber optic ultrasound sensor has been developed to monitor the internal changes of lithium batteries.Based on Fabry-Perot interferometer(FPI)structure which is made of a glass plate and an optical fiber pigtail,the ultrasound imaging system possesses a high sensitivity of 558 mV/kPa at 500 kHz with the noise equivalent pressure(NEP)of only 63.5 mPa.For the frequency response,the ultrasound sensitivity is higher than 13.1 mV/kPa within the frequency range from 50 kHz to 1 MHz.Meanwhile,the battery imaging system based on the proposed sensor has a superior resolution as high as 0.5 mm.The performance of battery safety monitoring is verified,in which three commercial lithium-ion ferrous phosphate/graphite(LFP||Gr)batteries are imaged and the state of health(SOH)for different batteries is obtained.Besides,the wetting process of an anode-free lithium metal batteries(AFLMB)is clearly observed via the proposed system,in which the formation process of the pouch cell is analyzed and the gas-related"unwetting"condition is discovered,representing a significant advancement in battery health monitoring field.In the future,the commercial usage can be realized when sensor array and artificial intelligence technology are adopted.展开更多
Along with being superior in solar cell applications,perovskites are also gaining popularity as an ideal semiconductor material for investigating light-matter interaction in the strong coupling regime.In recent years,...Along with being superior in solar cell applications,perovskites are also gaining popularity as an ideal semiconductor material for investigating light-matter interaction in the strong coupling regime.In recent years,the demonstration of excitonpolaritons in perovskites has advanced rapidly due to the materials'exceptional optical characteristics,which include relatively high refractive indices,large binding energies,strong room-temperature excitons,broad wavelength tunability,and simple and cost-effective growth conditions.Here,we discuss the fundamental properties of perovskite semiconductors for exciton-polaritons and review their recent rapid advances in the strong coupling between excitons in perovskite and various photonic cavities.More specifically,we survey the recent progress on the theoretical and experimental realization of strong light-matter interaction using a variety of optical cavities,and their applications in the polariton condensation and polariton lasing.Finally,we provide an outlook and future prospects in this exciting field.展开更多
Complex-valued double-sideband direct detection(DD)can reconstruct the optical field and achieve a high electrical spectral efficiency(ESE)comparable to that of a coherent homodyne receiver,and DD does not require a c...Complex-valued double-sideband direct detection(DD)can reconstruct the optical field and achieve a high electrical spectral efficiency(ESE)comparable to that of a coherent homodyne receiver,and DD does not require a costly local oscillator laser.However,a fundamental question remains if there is an optimal DD receiver structure with the simplest design to approach the performance of the coherent homodyne detection.This study derives the optimal DD receiver structure with an optimal transfer function to recover a quadrature amplitude modulation(QAM)signal with a near-zero guard band at the central frequency of the signal.We derive the theoretical ESE limit for various detection schemes by invoking Shannon’s formula.Our proposed scheme is closest to coherent homodyne detection in terms of the theoretical ESE limit.By leveraging a WaveShaper to construct the optimal transfer function,we conduct a proof-of-concept experiment to transmit a net 228.85-Gb/s 64-QAM signal over an 80-km single-mode fiber with a net ESE of 8.76 b/s/Hz.To the best of our knowledge,this study reports the highest net ESE per polarization per wavelength for DD transmission beyond 40-km single-mode fiber.For a comprehensive metric,denoted as 2ESE×Reach,we achieve the highest 2ESE×Reach per polarization per wavelength for DD transmission.展开更多
Quantitative phase imaging(QPI)enables non-invasive cellular analysis by utilizing cell thickness and refractive index as intrinsic probes,revolutionizing label-free microscopy in cellular research.Differential phase ...Quantitative phase imaging(QPI)enables non-invasive cellular analysis by utilizing cell thickness and refractive index as intrinsic probes,revolutionizing label-free microscopy in cellular research.Differential phase contrast(DPC),a non-interferometric QPI technique,requires only four intensity images under asymmetric illumination to recover the phase of a sample,offering the advantages of being label-free,non-coherent and highly robust.Its phase reconstruction result relies on precise modeling of the phase transfer function(PTF).However,in real optical systems,the PTF will deviate from its theoretical ideal due to the unknown wavefront aberrations,which will lead to significant artifacts and distortions in the reconstructed phase.We propose an aberration-corrected DPC(ACDPC)method that utilizes three intensity images under annular illumination to jointly retrieve the aberration and the phase,achieving high-quality QPI with minimal raw data.By employing three annular illuminations precisely matched to the numerical aperture of the objective lens,the object information is transmitted into the acquired intensity with a high signal-to-noise ratio.Phase retrieval is achieved by an iterative deconvolution algorithm that uses simulated annealing to estimate the aberration and further employs regularized deconvolution to reconstruct the phase,ultimately obtaining a refined complex pupil function and an aberration-corrected quantitative phase.We demonstrate that ACDPC is robust to multi-order aberrations without any priori knowledge,and can effectively retrieve and correct system aberrations to obtain high-quality quantitative phase.Experimental results show that ACDPC can clearly reproduce subcellular structures such as vesicles and lipid droplets with higher resolution than conventional DPC,which opens up new possibilities for more accurate subcellular structure analysis in cell biology.展开更多
Optical polarizers,which allow the transmission of specific polarization states,are essential components in modern optical systems.Here,we experimentally demonstrate integrated photonic polarizers incorporating reduce...Optical polarizers,which allow the transmission of specific polarization states,are essential components in modern optical systems.Here,we experimentally demonstrate integrated photonic polarizers incorporating reduced graphene oxide(rGO)films.2D graphene oxide(GO)films are integrated onto silicon waveguides and microring resonators(MRRs)with precise control over their thicknesses and sizes,followed by GO reduction via two different methods including uniform thermal reduction and localized photothermal reduction.We measure devices with various lengths,thicknesses,and reduction degrees of GO films.The results show that the devices with rGO exhibit better performance than those with GO,achieving a polarization-dependent loss of~47 dB and a polarization extinction ratio of~16 dB for the hybrid waveguides and MRRs with rGO,respectively.By fitting the experimental results with theory,it is found that rGO exhibits more significant anisotropy in loss,with an anisotropy ratio over 4 times that of GO.In addition,rGO shows higher thermal stability and greater robustness to photothermal reduction than GO.These results highlight the strong potential of rGO films for implementing high-performance polarization selective devices in integrated photonic platforms.展开更多
Structured illumination,a wide-field imaging approach used in microscopy to enhance image resolution beyond the system's diffraction limits,is a well-studied technique that has gained significant traction over the...Structured illumination,a wide-field imaging approach used in microscopy to enhance image resolution beyond the system's diffraction limits,is a well-studied technique that has gained significant traction over the last two decades.However,when translated to endoscopic systems,severe deformations of illumination patterns occur due to the large depth of field(DOF)and the 3D nature of the targets,introducing significant implementation challenges.Hence,this study explores a speckle-based system that best suits endoscopic practices to enhance image resolution by using random illumination patterns.The study presents a prototypic model of an endoscopic add-on,its design,and fabrication facilitated by using the speckle structured illumination endoscopic(SSIE)system.The imaging results of the SSIE are explained on a colon phantom model at different imaging planes with a wide field of view(FOV)and DOF.The obtained imaging metrics are elucidated and compared with state-of-the-art(SOA)high-resolution endoscopic techniques.Moreover,the potential for a clinical translation of the prototypic SSIE model is also explored in this work.The incorporation of the add-on and its subsequent results on the colon phantom model could potentially pave the way for its successful integration and use in futuristic clinical endoscopic trials.展开更多
Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high...Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high spatial precision ultrasonic neural stimulation.However,the ultrasound transducer with the above integrated is yet to be challenged.Here,we developed a fiber-optic photoacoustic emitter(FPE)with a diameter of 200μm,featuring controllable sound intensity and a broadband response(−6 dB bandwidth:162%).The device integrates MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx),known for its exceptional photothermal properties,and polydimethylsiloxane,which offers a high thermal expansion coefficient.This FPE,exhibiting high spatial precision(lateral:163.3μm,axial:207μm),is capable of selectively activating neurons in targeted regions.Using the TetTagging method to selectively express a cfos-promoter-inducible mCHERRY gene within the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),we found that photoacoustic stimulation significantly and temporarily activated the neurons.In vivo fiber photometry demonstrated that photoacoustic stimulation induced substantial calcium transients in mPFC neurons.Furthermore,we confirmed that photoacoustic stimulation of the mPFC using FPE markedly alleviates acute social defeat stress-induced emotional stress in mice.This work demonstrates the potential of FPEs for clinical applications,with a particular focus on modulating neural activity to regulate emotions.展开更多
Color as an indispensable element in our life brings vitality to us and enriches our lifestyles through decorations,indicators,and information carriers.Structural color offers an intriguing strategy to achieve novel f...Color as an indispensable element in our life brings vitality to us and enriches our lifestyles through decorations,indicators,and information carriers.Structural color offers an intriguing strategy to achieve novel functions and endows color with additional levels of significance in anti-counterfeiting,display,sensor,and printing.Furthermore,structural colors possess excellent properties,such as resistance to extreme external conditions,high brightness,saturation,and purity.Devices and platforms based on structural color have significantly changed our life and are becoming increasingly important.Here,we reviewed four typical applications of structural color and analyzed their advantages and shortcomings.First,a series of mechanisms and fabrication methods are briefly summarized and compared.Subsequently,recent progress of structural color and its applications were discussed in detail.For each application field,we classified them into several types in terms of their functions and properties.Finally,we analyzed recent emerging technologies and their potential for integration into structural color devices,as well as the corresponding challenges.展开更多
Quantum entanglement, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, lies at the heart of many current and futurequantum technologies. A pivotal task is the generation and control of diverse quantum entangled states in a...Quantum entanglement, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, lies at the heart of many current and futurequantum technologies. A pivotal task is the generation and control of diverse quantum entangled states in a more compactand flexible manner. Here, we introduce an approach to achieve diverse path entanglement by exploiting the interactionbetween noncommutative metasurfaces and entangled photons. Different from other path entanglements, ourquantum path entanglement is evolution path entanglement of photons on Poincaré sphere. Due to quantum entanglementbetween idler photons and structured signal photons, evolution path of idler photons on the fundamental Poincarésphere can be nonlocally mirrored by structured signal photons on any higher-order Poincaré sphere, resulting in quantumpath entanglement. Benefiting from noncommutative metasurfaces, diverse quantum path entanglement can beswitched across different higher-order Poincaré spheres using distinct combination sequences of metasurfaces. Ourmethod allows for the tuning of diverse quantum path entanglement across a broad spectrum of quantum states, offeringa significant advancement in the manipulation of quantum entanglement.展开更多
Miniaturized erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers attracted great interests in recent decades due to their high gain-efficiency and function-scalability in the telecom C-band.In this work,an erbium-doped thin film lithiu...Miniaturized erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers attracted great interests in recent decades due to their high gain-efficiency and function-scalability in the telecom C-band.In this work,an erbium-doped thin film lithium niobate waveguide amplifier achieving>10 dB off-chip(fiber-to-fiber)net gain and>20 mW fiber-output amplified power is demonstrated,thanks to the low-propagation-loss waveguides and robust waveguide edge-couplers prepared by the photolithography assisted chemomechanical etching technique.Systematic investigation on the fabricated waveguide amplifiers reveals remarkable optical gain around the peak wavelength of 1532 nm as well as the low fiber-coupling loss of-1.2 dB/facet.A fiber Bragg-grating based waveguide laser is further demonstrated using the fabricated waveguide amplifier as the external gain chip,which generates>2 mW off-chip power continuous-wave lasing around the gain peak at 1532 nm.The unambiguous demonstration of fiber-to-fiber net gain of the erbium-doped thinfilm lithium niobate(TFLN)waveguide amplifier as well as its external gain chip application will benefit diverse fields demanding scalable gain elements with highspeed tunability.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(12374358,91950207)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515010420).
文摘Glucose molecules are of great significance being one of the most important molecules in metabolic chain.However,due to the small Raman scattering cross-section and weak/non-adsorption on bare metals,accurately obtaining their"fingerprint information"remains a huge obstacle.Herein,we developed a tip-enhanced Raman scattering(TERS)technique to address this challenge.Adopting an optical fiber radial vector mode internally illuminates the plasmonic fiber tip to effectively suppress the background noise while generating a strong electric-field enhanced tip hotspot.Furthermore,the tip hotspot approaching the glucose molecules was manipulated via the shear-force feedback to provide more freedom for selecting substrates.Consequently,our TERS technique achieves the visualization of all Raman modes of glucose molecules within spectral window of 400-3200 cm^(-1),which is not achievable through the far-field/surface-enhanced Raman,or the existing TERS techniques.Our TERS technique offers a powerful tool for accurately identifying Raman scattering of molecules,paving the way for biomolecular analysis.
基金supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB2800703)Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(25QNJJ2419)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A2008,12404484)Laoshan Laboratory Science and Technology Innovation Project(LSKJ202200801).
文摘Diatomic metasurfaces designed for interferometric mechanisms possess significant potential for the multidimensional manipulation of electromagnetic waves,including control over amplitude,phase,frequency,and polarization.Geometric phase profiles with spin-selective properties are commonly associated with wavefront modulation,allowing the implementation of conjugate strategies within orthogonal circularly polarized channels.Simultaneous control of these characteristics in a single-layered diatomic metasurface will be an apparent technological extension.Here,spin-selective modulation of terahertz(THz)beams is realized by assembling a pair of meta-atoms with birefringent effects.The distinct modulation functions arise from geometric phase profiles characterized by multiple rotational properties,which introduce independent parametric factors that elucidate their physical significance.By arranging the key parameters,the proposed design strategy can be employed to realize independent amplitude and phase manipulation.A series of THz metasurface samples with specific modulation functions are characterized,experimentally demonstrating the accuracy of on-demand manipulation.This research paves the way for all-silicon meta-optics that may have great potential in imaging,sensing and detection.
基金financial supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3209500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(12274052 and 62171076)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT24ZD203)Bolian Research Funds of Dalian Maritime University and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3132024605).
文摘Accurate and real-time detection of hydrogen(H_(2))is essential for ensuring energy security.Fiber-optic H_(2) sensors are gaining attention for their integration and remote sensing capabilities.However,they face challenges,including complex fabrication processes and limited response times.Here,we propose a fiber-optic H_(2) sensing tip based on Tamm plasmon polariton(TPP)resonance,consisting of a multilayer metal/dielectric Bragg reflector deposited directly on the fiber end facet,simplifying the fabrication process.The fiber-optic TPP(FOTPP)tip exhibits both TPP and multiple Fabry-Perot(FP)resonances simultaneously,with the TPP employed for highly sensitive H_(2) detection.Compared to FP resonance,TPP exhibits more than twice the sensitivity under the same structural dimension without cavity geometry deformation.The excellent performance is attributed to alterations in phase-matching conditions,driven by changes in penetration depth of TPP.Furthermore,the FP mode is utilized to achieve an efficient photothermal effect to catalyze the reaction between H_(2) and the FOTPP structure.Consequently,the response and recovery speeds of the FOTPP tip under resonance-enhanced photothermal assistance are improved by 6.5 and 2.1 times,respectively.Our work offers a novel strategy for developing TPP-integrated fiber-optic tips,refines the theoretical framework of photothermal-assisted detection systems,and provides clear experimental evidence.
基金financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62075132 and 92050202)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (22ZR1443100)
文摘This work introduces special states for light in multimode fibers featuring strongly enhanced or reduced correlations be-tween output fields in the presence of environmental temperature fluctuations.Using experimentally measured multi-tem-perature transmission matrix,a set of temperature principal modes that exhibit resilience to disturbances caused by tem-perature fluctuations can be generated.Reversing this concept also allows the construction of temperature anti-principal modes,with output profiles more susceptible to temperature influences than the unmodulated wavefront.Despite changes in the length of the multimode fiber within the temperature-fluctuating region,the proposed approach remains capable of robustly controlling the temperature response within the fiber.To illustrate the practicality of the proposed spe-cial state,a learning-empowered fiber specklegram temperature sensor based on temperature anti-principal mode sensi-tization is proposed.This sensor exhibits outstanding superiority over traditional approaches in terms of resolution and accuracy.These novel states are anticipated to have wide-ranging applications in fiber communication,sensing,imaging,and spectroscopy,and serve as a source of inspiration for the discovery of other novel states.
基金the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 62192771, 12374344, 12221004)National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFA1204700, 2020YFA0710100)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (Grant No. 23dz2260100)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2021TQ0077
文摘On-chip devices for generating pre-designed vectorial optical fields(VOFs)under surface wave(SW)excitations are highly desired in integrated photonics.However,conventional devices are usually of large footprints,low efficiencies,and limited wave-control capabilities.Here,we present a generic approach to design ultra-compact on-chip devices that can efficiently generate pre-designed VOFs under SW excitations,and experimentally verify the concept in terahertz(THz)regime.We first describe how to design SW-excitation metasurfaces for generating circularly polarized complex beams,and experimentally demonstrate two meta-devices to realize directional emission and focusing of THz waves with oppo-site circular polarizations,respectively.We then establish a systematic approach to construct an integrated device via merging two carefully designed metasurfaces,which,under SW excitations,can separately produce pre-designed far-field patterns with different circular polarizations and generate target VOF based on their interference.As a proof of con-cept,we demonstrate experimentally a meta-device that can generate a radially polarized Bessel beam under SW excita-tion at~0.4 THz.Experimental results agree well with full-wave simulations,collectively verifying the performance of our device.Our study paves the road to realizing highly integrated on-chip functional THz devices,which may find many ap-plications in biological sensing,communications,displays,image multiplexing,and beyond.
基金financial supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3806200)。
文摘With the rapid development of holographic technology,metasurface-based holographic communication schemes have demonstrated immense potential for electromagnetic(EM)multifunctionality.However,traditional passive metasurfaces are severely limited by their lack of reconfigurability,hindering the realization of versatile holographic applications.Origami,an art form that mechanically induces spatial deformations,serves as a platform for multifunctional devices and has garnered significant attention in optics,physics,and materials science.The Miura-ori folding paradigm,characterized by its continuous reconfigurability in folded states,remains unexplored in the context of holographic imaging.Herein,we integrate the principles of Rosenfeld with L-and D-metal chiral enantiomers on a Miura-ori surface to tailor the aperture distribution.Leveraging the continuously tunable nature of the Miura-ori's folded states,the chiral response of the metallic structures varies across different folding configurations,enabling distinct EM holographic imaging functionalities.In the planar state,holographic encryption is achieved.Under specific folding conditions and driven by spin circularly polarized(CP)waves at a particular frequency,multiplexed holographic images can be reconstructed on designated focal planes with CP selectivity.Notably,the fabricated origami metasurface exhibits a large negative Poisson ratio,facilitating portability and deployment and offering novel avenues for spin-selective systems,camouflage,and information encryption.
基金financial support from the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) through project PID2023-149895OB-I00a predoctoral research grant from the Public University of Navarrafinancial support under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP),Mission 4,Component 2,Investment 1.1,Call for tender No.1409 published on 14.9.2022 by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR),funded by the European Union–NextGenerationEU–Project Title‘‘Fiber optics sensors as a platform for cancer diagnosis and in vitro model testing”–CUP B53D23024170001-Grant Assignment Decree No.1383 adopted on 01/09/2023 by the Italian MUR.
文摘Detecting multiple analytes simultaneously,crucial in disease diagnosis and treatment prognosis,remains challenging.While planar sensing platforms demonstrate this capability,optical fiber sensors still lag behind.An operando dual lossy mode resonance(LMR)biosensor fabricated on a D-shaped single-mode fiber(SMF)is proposed for quantification of clinical indicators of inflammatory process,like in COVID-19 infection.Dual LMRs,created via two-step deposition process,yield a nanostructure with distinct SnO_(2) thicknesses on the flat surface of the fiber.Theoretical and experimental analyses confirm its feasibility,showing a sensitivity around 4500 nm/RIU for both LMRs.A novel insight in spatially-separated biofunctionalization of the sensitive fiber regions is validated through fluorescence assays,showcasing selectivity for different immunoglobulins.Real-time and label-free detection of two inflammatory markers,C-reactive protein and Ddimer,empowers the platform capability with a minimum detectable concentration below 1μg/mL for both biomolecules,which is of clinical interest.This proof-of-concept work provides an important leap in fiber-based biosensing for effective and reliable multi-analyte detection,presenting a novel,compact and multi-functional analytical tool.
基金supported by the Research Projects of Department of Education of Guangdong Province-024CJPT002Special Project of Guangdong Provincial Department of Education in Key Areas (No. 6021210075K)Shenzhen Polytechnic University Research Fund. (No. 6024310006K)
文摘Eco-friendly quantum-dot light-emitting diodes(QLEDs),which employ colloidal quantum dots(QDs)such as InP,and ZnSe,stand out due to their low toxicity,color purity,and high efficiency.Currently,significant advancements have been made in the performance of cadmium-free QLEDs.However,several challenges persist in the industrialization of ecofriendly QLED displays.For instance,(1)the poor performance,characterized by low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),unstable ligand,and charge imbalance,cannot be effectively addressed with a solitary strategy;(2)the degradation mechanism,involving emission quenching,morphological inhomogeneity,and field-enhanced electron delocalization remains unclear;(3)the lack of techniques for color patterning,such as optical lithography and transfer printing.Herein,we undertake a specific review of all technological breakthroughs that endeavor to tackle the above challenges associated with cadmium-free QLED displays.We begin by reviewing the evolution,architecture,and operational characteristics of eco-friendly QLEDs,highlighting the photoelectric properties of QDs,carrier transport layer stability,and device lifetime.Subsequently,we focus our attention not only on the latest insights into device degradation mechanisms,particularly,but also on the remarkable technological progress in color patterning techniques.To conclude,we provide a synthesis of the promising prospects,current challenges,potential solutions,and emerging research trends for QLED displays.
基金financial supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61905051)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.LH2020F027).
文摘Periodic metal nanoarrays serving as cavities can support directional-tunable amplified spontaneous emission that goes beyond the diffraction limit due to the hybrid states of surface plasmons and Bloch surface waves.Most of these modes'interactions remain within the weak coupling regime,yet strong coupling is also anticipated to occur.In this work,we present an intriguing case of amplified spontaneous emission(ASE),amplified by the splitting upper polariton mode within a strong coupling system,stemming from a square lattice of plasmonic cone lattices(PCLs).The PCLs are fabricated using an anodized aluminum oxide membrane(AAO),which facilitates strong coupling between surface plasmons and Bloch surface wave modes,with the maximum Rabi splitting observed at 0.258 eV for the sample with an aspect ratio of 0.33.A 13.5-fold increase in amplified spontaneous emission is recorded when the emission from Nile Red coincides with this flat energy branch of upper polariton,which exhibits a high photon density of states.Reduced group velocity can prolong photon lifetime and boost the probability of light-matter interaction.The observed ASE phenomenon in this strong coupling plasmonic system widens the scope for applications in nanolasing and polariton lasing.
基金supported by the French ANRT agence nationale de la recherche technologique under the CIFRE conventions industrielles de formation par la recherche framework.
文摘This review examines the state-of-the-art in spatial manipulation of ultrafast laser processing using dynamic light modulators,with a particular focus on liquid crystal-based systems.We discuss phase modulation strategies and highlight the current limitations and challenges in surface and bulk processing.Specifically,we emphasize the delicate balance between high-fidelity beam shaping and energy efficiency,both critical for surface and bulk processing applications.Given the inherent physical limitations of spatial light modulators such as spatial resolution,fill factor,and phase modulation range.We explore techniques developed to bridge the gap between desired intensity distributions and actual experimental beam profiles.We present various laser light modulation technologies and the main algorithmic strategies for obtaining modulation patterns.The paper includes application examples across a wide range of fields,from surgery to surface structuring,cutting,bulk photo-inscription of optical functions,and additive manufacturing,highlighting the significant enhancements in processing speed and precision due to spatial beam shaping.The diverse applications and the technological limitations underscore the need for adapted modulation pattern calculation methods.We discuss several advancements addressing these challenges,involving both experimental and algorithmic developments,including the recent incorporation of artificial intelligence.Additionally,we cover recent progress in phase and pulse front control based on spatial modulators,which introduces an extra control parameter for light excitation with high potential for achieving more controlled processing outcomes.
基金supports from China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists(62425505)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20206)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M731188)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024BRA012).
文摘With the rapid development of lithium batteries,it’s of great significance to ensure the safe use of it.An ultrasound imaging system based on fiber optic ultrasound sensor has been developed to monitor the internal changes of lithium batteries.Based on Fabry-Perot interferometer(FPI)structure which is made of a glass plate and an optical fiber pigtail,the ultrasound imaging system possesses a high sensitivity of 558 mV/kPa at 500 kHz with the noise equivalent pressure(NEP)of only 63.5 mPa.For the frequency response,the ultrasound sensitivity is higher than 13.1 mV/kPa within the frequency range from 50 kHz to 1 MHz.Meanwhile,the battery imaging system based on the proposed sensor has a superior resolution as high as 0.5 mm.The performance of battery safety monitoring is verified,in which three commercial lithium-ion ferrous phosphate/graphite(LFP||Gr)batteries are imaged and the state of health(SOH)for different batteries is obtained.Besides,the wetting process of an anode-free lithium metal batteries(AFLMB)is clearly observed via the proposed system,in which the formation process of the pouch cell is analyzed and the gas-related"unwetting"condition is discovered,representing a significant advancement in battery health monitoring field.In the future,the commercial usage can be realized when sensor array and artificial intelligence technology are adopted.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(DP200101353).
文摘Along with being superior in solar cell applications,perovskites are also gaining popularity as an ideal semiconductor material for investigating light-matter interaction in the strong coupling regime.In recent years,the demonstration of excitonpolaritons in perovskites has advanced rapidly due to the materials'exceptional optical characteristics,which include relatively high refractive indices,large binding energies,strong room-temperature excitons,broad wavelength tunability,and simple and cost-effective growth conditions.Here,we discuss the fundamental properties of perovskite semiconductors for exciton-polaritons and review their recent rapid advances in the strong coupling between excitons in perovskite and various photonic cavities.More specifically,we survey the recent progress on the theoretical and experimental realization of strong light-matter interaction using a variety of optical cavities,and their applications in the polariton condensation and polariton lasing.Finally,we provide an outlook and future prospects in this exciting field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62341508).
文摘Complex-valued double-sideband direct detection(DD)can reconstruct the optical field and achieve a high electrical spectral efficiency(ESE)comparable to that of a coherent homodyne receiver,and DD does not require a costly local oscillator laser.However,a fundamental question remains if there is an optimal DD receiver structure with the simplest design to approach the performance of the coherent homodyne detection.This study derives the optimal DD receiver structure with an optimal transfer function to recover a quadrature amplitude modulation(QAM)signal with a near-zero guard band at the central frequency of the signal.We derive the theoretical ESE limit for various detection schemes by invoking Shannon’s formula.Our proposed scheme is closest to coherent homodyne detection in terms of the theoretical ESE limit.By leveraging a WaveShaper to construct the optimal transfer function,we conduct a proof-of-concept experiment to transmit a net 228.85-Gb/s 64-QAM signal over an 80-km single-mode fiber with a net ESE of 8.76 b/s/Hz.To the best of our knowledge,this study reports the highest net ESE per polarization per wavelength for DD transmission beyond 40-km single-mode fiber.For a comprehensive metric,denoted as 2ESE×Reach,we achieve the highest 2ESE×Reach per polarization per wavelength for DD transmission.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62305162,62227818,62361136588)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023TQ0160,2023M731683)+5 种基金Nanjing University of Science and Technology independent research project(30923010305)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0101300)Biomedical Competition Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BE2022847)Key National Industrial Technology Cooperation Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BZ2022039)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023102001)Open Research Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Spectral Imaging&Intelligent Sense(JSGP202105,JSGP202201,JSGPCXZNGZ202401)。
文摘Quantitative phase imaging(QPI)enables non-invasive cellular analysis by utilizing cell thickness and refractive index as intrinsic probes,revolutionizing label-free microscopy in cellular research.Differential phase contrast(DPC),a non-interferometric QPI technique,requires only four intensity images under asymmetric illumination to recover the phase of a sample,offering the advantages of being label-free,non-coherent and highly robust.Its phase reconstruction result relies on precise modeling of the phase transfer function(PTF).However,in real optical systems,the PTF will deviate from its theoretical ideal due to the unknown wavefront aberrations,which will lead to significant artifacts and distortions in the reconstructed phase.We propose an aberration-corrected DPC(ACDPC)method that utilizes three intensity images under annular illumination to jointly retrieve the aberration and the phase,achieving high-quality QPI with minimal raw data.By employing three annular illuminations precisely matched to the numerical aperture of the objective lens,the object information is transmitted into the acquired intensity with a high signal-to-noise ratio.Phase retrieval is achieved by an iterative deconvolution algorithm that uses simulated annealing to estimate the aberration and further employs regularized deconvolution to reconstruct the phase,ultimately obtaining a refined complex pupil function and an aberration-corrected quantitative phase.We demonstrate that ACDPC is robust to multi-order aberrations without any priori knowledge,and can effectively retrieve and correct system aberrations to obtain high-quality quantitative phase.Experimental results show that ACDPC can clearly reproduce subcellular structures such as vesicles and lipid droplets with higher resolution than conventional DPC,which opens up new possibilities for more accurate subcellular structure analysis in cell biology.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence Project in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science(No.CE230100006)the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects Programs(Nos.P190103186 and FT210100806)+4 种基金Linkage Program(Nos.LP210200345 and LP210100467)the Swinburne ECR-SUPRA program,the Industrial Transformation Training Centres scheme(No.IC180100005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12404375)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.Z180007)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0300703).
文摘Optical polarizers,which allow the transmission of specific polarization states,are essential components in modern optical systems.Here,we experimentally demonstrate integrated photonic polarizers incorporating reduced graphene oxide(rGO)films.2D graphene oxide(GO)films are integrated onto silicon waveguides and microring resonators(MRRs)with precise control over their thicknesses and sizes,followed by GO reduction via two different methods including uniform thermal reduction and localized photothermal reduction.We measure devices with various lengths,thicknesses,and reduction degrees of GO films.The results show that the devices with rGO exhibit better performance than those with GO,achieving a polarization-dependent loss of~47 dB and a polarization extinction ratio of~16 dB for the hybrid waveguides and MRRs with rGO,respectively.By fitting the experimental results with theory,it is found that rGO exhibits more significant anisotropy in loss,with an anisotropy ratio over 4 times that of GO.In addition,rGO shows higher thermal stability and greater robustness to photothermal reduction than GO.These results highlight the strong potential of rGO films for implementing high-performance polarization selective devices in integrated photonic platforms.
文摘Structured illumination,a wide-field imaging approach used in microscopy to enhance image resolution beyond the system's diffraction limits,is a well-studied technique that has gained significant traction over the last two decades.However,when translated to endoscopic systems,severe deformations of illumination patterns occur due to the large depth of field(DOF)and the 3D nature of the targets,introducing significant implementation challenges.Hence,this study explores a speckle-based system that best suits endoscopic practices to enhance image resolution by using random illumination patterns.The study presents a prototypic model of an endoscopic add-on,its design,and fabrication facilitated by using the speckle structured illumination endoscopic(SSIE)system.The imaging results of the SSIE are explained on a colon phantom model at different imaging planes with a wide field of view(FOV)and DOF.The obtained imaging metrics are elucidated and compared with state-of-the-art(SOA)high-resolution endoscopic techniques.Moreover,the potential for a clinical translation of the prototypic SSIE model is also explored in this work.The incorporation of the add-on and its subsequent results on the colon phantom model could potentially pave the way for its successful integration and use in futuristic clinical endoscopic trials.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Number:U24A20306,12102140,6227031087,62035006,and 6207030117).
文摘Ultrasonic neuromodulation has gained recognition as a promising therapeutic approach.A miniature transducer capable of generating suitable-strength and broadband ultrasound is of great significance for achieving high spatial precision ultrasonic neural stimulation.However,the ultrasound transducer with the above integrated is yet to be challenged.Here,we developed a fiber-optic photoacoustic emitter(FPE)with a diameter of 200μm,featuring controllable sound intensity and a broadband response(−6 dB bandwidth:162%).The device integrates MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx),known for its exceptional photothermal properties,and polydimethylsiloxane,which offers a high thermal expansion coefficient.This FPE,exhibiting high spatial precision(lateral:163.3μm,axial:207μm),is capable of selectively activating neurons in targeted regions.Using the TetTagging method to selectively express a cfos-promoter-inducible mCHERRY gene within the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),we found that photoacoustic stimulation significantly and temporarily activated the neurons.In vivo fiber photometry demonstrated that photoacoustic stimulation induced substantial calcium transients in mPFC neurons.Furthermore,we confirmed that photoacoustic stimulation of the mPFC using FPE markedly alleviates acute social defeat stress-induced emotional stress in mice.This work demonstrates the potential of FPEs for clinical applications,with a particular focus on modulating neural activity to regulate emotions.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2024JC-YBMS-291)Special Support Program for High-level Talents of Shaanxi Province(No.2020-44)。
文摘Color as an indispensable element in our life brings vitality to us and enriches our lifestyles through decorations,indicators,and information carriers.Structural color offers an intriguing strategy to achieve novel functions and endows color with additional levels of significance in anti-counterfeiting,display,sensor,and printing.Furthermore,structural colors possess excellent properties,such as resistance to extreme external conditions,high brightness,saturation,and purity.Devices and platforms based on structural color have significantly changed our life and are becoming increasingly important.Here,we reviewed four typical applications of structural color and analyzed their advantages and shortcomings.First,a series of mechanisms and fabrication methods are briefly summarized and compared.Subsequently,recent progress of structural color and its applications were discussed in detail.For each application field,we classified them into several types in terms of their functions and properties.Finally,we analyzed recent emerging technologies and their potential for integration into structural color devices,as well as the corresponding challenges.
基金supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174097).
文摘Quantum entanglement, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, lies at the heart of many current and futurequantum technologies. A pivotal task is the generation and control of diverse quantum entangled states in a more compactand flexible manner. Here, we introduce an approach to achieve diverse path entanglement by exploiting the interactionbetween noncommutative metasurfaces and entangled photons. Different from other path entanglements, ourquantum path entanglement is evolution path entanglement of photons on Poincaré sphere. Due to quantum entanglementbetween idler photons and structured signal photons, evolution path of idler photons on the fundamental Poincarésphere can be nonlocally mirrored by structured signal photons on any higher-order Poincaré sphere, resulting in quantumpath entanglement. Benefiting from noncommutative metasurfaces, diverse quantum path entanglement can beswitched across different higher-order Poincaré spheres using distinct combination sequences of metasurfaces. Ourmethod allows for the tuning of diverse quantum path entanglement across a broad spectrum of quantum states, offeringa significant advancement in the manipulation of quantum entanglement.
基金financial supports from National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1205100,2022YFA1404600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12192251,12334014,12474325,12134001,12304418,12474378,12274133,12174107,12174113,12274130)+2 种基金the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0301403)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2019SHZDZX01)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,the Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics&Advanced Instrument,Ministry of Education,East China Normal University(No.2023nmc005).
文摘Miniaturized erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers attracted great interests in recent decades due to their high gain-efficiency and function-scalability in the telecom C-band.In this work,an erbium-doped thin film lithium niobate waveguide amplifier achieving>10 dB off-chip(fiber-to-fiber)net gain and>20 mW fiber-output amplified power is demonstrated,thanks to the low-propagation-loss waveguides and robust waveguide edge-couplers prepared by the photolithography assisted chemomechanical etching technique.Systematic investigation on the fabricated waveguide amplifiers reveals remarkable optical gain around the peak wavelength of 1532 nm as well as the low fiber-coupling loss of-1.2 dB/facet.A fiber Bragg-grating based waveguide laser is further demonstrated using the fabricated waveguide amplifier as the external gain chip,which generates>2 mW off-chip power continuous-wave lasing around the gain peak at 1532 nm.The unambiguous demonstration of fiber-to-fiber net gain of the erbium-doped thinfilm lithium niobate(TFLN)waveguide amplifier as well as its external gain chip application will benefit diverse fields demanding scalable gain elements with highspeed tunability.
