Remit of Journal ZTE Communications publishes original theoretical papers,research findings,and surveys on a broad range of communications topics,including communications and information system design,optical fiber an...Remit of Journal ZTE Communications publishes original theoretical papers,research findings,and surveys on a broad range of communications topics,including communications and information system design,optical fiber and electro⁃optical engineering,microwave technology,radio wave propagation,antenna engineering,electromagnetics,signal and image processing,and power engineering.The journal is designed to be an integrated forum for university academics and industry researchers from around the world.展开更多
Circularly polarized light(CPL)emission is essential for three-dimensional displays,quantum information processing,and chiral molecular sensing[1,2].The degree of circular polarization is quantified by the luminescenc...Circularly polarized light(CPL)emission is essential for three-dimensional displays,quantum information processing,and chiral molecular sensing[1,2].The degree of circular polarization is quantified by the luminescence dissymmetry factor(glum)[3]■.展开更多
Dear editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)has rapidly evolved over the past few years,impacting various disciplines,including medicine.Initially focused on pattern recognition,data processing,and medical imaging analysis...Dear editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)has rapidly evolved over the past few years,impacting various disciplines,including medicine.Initially focused on pattern recognition,data processing,and medical imaging analysis,AI has advanced to the level where it can affect clinical decision-making,reduce diagnostic errors,and improve patient outcomes,particularly in specialized fields like ophthalmology.展开更多
Neuro-immune modulation has attracted growing attention in recent years,particularly in elucidating neuroimmune interactions within the tumor microenvironment(TME).The nervous system actively monitors immune activity ...Neuro-immune modulation has attracted growing attention in recent years,particularly in elucidating neuroimmune interactions within the tumor microenvironment(TME).The nervous system actively monitors immune activity within the TME,transmits these signals to the brain for integrative processing,and acts back on the TME,forming a neuroimmune regulatory circuit to affect antitumor response and therapeutic outcomes[1].展开更多
Shaping the structure of light with flat optical devices has driven significant advancements in our fundamental understanding of light and light-matter interactions,and enabled a broad range of applications,from image...Shaping the structure of light with flat optical devices has driven significant advancements in our fundamental understanding of light and light-matter interactions,and enabled a broad range of applications,from image processing and microscopy to optical communication,quantum information processing,and the manipulation of microparticles.Yet,pushing the boundaries of structured light beyond the linear optical regime remains an open challenge.Nonlinear optical interactions,such as wave mixing in nonlinear flat optics,offer a powerful platform to unlock new degrees of freedom and functionalities for generating and detecting structured light.In this study,we experimentally demonstrate the non-trivial structuring of third-harmonic light enabled by the addition of total angular momentum projection in a nonlinear,isotropic flat optics element—a single thin film of amorphous silicon.We identify the total angular momentum projection and helicity as the most critical properties for analyzing the experimental results.The theoretical approach we propose,supported by numerical simulations,offers quantitative predictions for light structuring through nonlinear wave mixing under various pumping conditions,including vectorial and non-paraxial pump light.Notably,we reveal that the shape of third-harmonic light is highly sensitive to the polarization state of the pump.Our findings demonstrate that harnessing the addition of total angular momentum projection in nonlinear wave mixing can be a powerful strategy for generating and detecting precisely controlled structured light.展开更多
Vector vortex beams(VVBs)have garnered significant attention in fields such as photonics,quantum information processing,and optical manipulation due to their unique optical properties.However,traditional metasurface f...Vector vortex beams(VVBs)have garnered significant attention in fields such as photonics,quantum information processing,and optical manipulation due to their unique optical properties.However,traditional metasurface fabrication methods are often complex and costly,limiting their practical application.This study successfully fabricated an all-dielectric aluminum oxide metasurface capable of achieving longitudinal variation using 3D printing technology.Experimental results demonstrate that this metasurface generates longitudinally varying VVBs at 0.1 THz,with detailed characterization of its longitudinal intensity distribution and vector polarization states.The high consistency between experimental and simulation results validates the effectiveness of 3D printing in metasurface fabrication.The proposed metasurface offers promising applications in optical polarization control and communication,providing,to our knowledge,new insights and technical support for related research.展开更多
Digital processing is our preferred way to manipulate data,as it gives us unparalleled flexibility.However,as the volume of information increases,fully digital electronic solutions are encountering memory,latency,and ...Digital processing is our preferred way to manipulate data,as it gives us unparalleled flexibility.However,as the volume of information increases,fully digital electronic solutions are encountering memory,latency,and power challenges.A renewed interest is growing in analog signal processing,and photonics integrated circuits could really be a game-changing technology.展开更多
The ability to precisely control the excitation of phonon polaritons(PhPs)provides unique opportunities for various nanophotonic applications,such as on-chip optical communication,quantum information processing,and co...The ability to precisely control the excitation of phonon polaritons(PhPs)provides unique opportunities for various nanophotonic applications,such as on-chip optical communication,quantum information processing,and controlled thermal radiation.Recently,ghost hyperbolic phonon polaritons(g-HPs)have been discovered,which exhibit in-plane hyperbolic dispersion on the surface and oblique wavefronts in the bulk.These g-HPs exhibit long-range,ray-like propagation,which is highly desirable.However,selective excitation of polaritonic modes and flexible control over the directionality of g-HPs remains an open problem.In this work,we experimentally demonstrate that changing the shape of the launching micro/nano antenna allows for control over the polariton mode excitation.Using a single asymmetric triangular gold antenna fabricated on a calcite crystal surface,we showcase highly directional g-HP excitation through selectively exciting desirable polariton modes.Our near-field imaging experiments verify that the g-HP excited by the triangular antenna can propagate over 80 microns,which is consistent with our numerical predictions.Overall,by combining g-HP theory with structural engineering,our work has further developed the potential of such anisotropic materials,enabling unexpected control over g-HPs,thus opening opportunities for various applications in mid-IR optoelectronics.展开更多
Artificial intelligence has received significant international attention in both academia and industry in recent years.In particular,vision-oriented intelligent information processing,such as visual detection,big data...Artificial intelligence has received significant international attention in both academia and industry in recent years.In particular,vision-oriented intelligent information processing,such as visual detection,big data processing,and perception,has been the most popular theme in artificial intelligence.Presently,numerous novel topics/tasks regarding artificial intelligence and computer vision are being proposed and may not be covered in the scope of current journals;therefore,a journal that includes all popular topics in visual intelligence within its scope is needed.展开更多
文摘Remit of Journal ZTE Communications publishes original theoretical papers,research findings,and surveys on a broad range of communications topics,including communications and information system design,optical fiber and electro⁃optical engineering,microwave technology,radio wave propagation,antenna engineering,electromagnetics,signal and image processing,and power engineering.The journal is designed to be an integrated forum for university academics and industry researchers from around the world.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0211300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12374356).
文摘Circularly polarized light(CPL)emission is essential for three-dimensional displays,quantum information processing,and chiral molecular sensing[1,2].The degree of circular polarization is quantified by the luminescence dissymmetry factor(glum)[3]■.
文摘Dear editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)has rapidly evolved over the past few years,impacting various disciplines,including medicine.Initially focused on pattern recognition,data processing,and medical imaging analysis,AI has advanced to the level where it can affect clinical decision-making,reduce diagnostic errors,and improve patient outcomes,particularly in specialized fields like ophthalmology.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:82388201Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2024-I2M-ZD-005。
文摘Neuro-immune modulation has attracted growing attention in recent years,particularly in elucidating neuroimmune interactions within the tumor microenvironment(TME).The nervous system actively monitors immune activity within the TME,transmits these signals to the brain for integrative processing,and acts back on the TME,forming a neuroimmune regulatory circuit to affect antitumor response and therapeutic outcomes[1].
基金supported by the European Union under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan(NRRP)of NextGenerationEU,of partnership on“Telecommunications of the Future”(PE00000001-program“RESTART”)S2 SUPER-Programmable Networks,Cascade project PRISM-CUP:C79J24000190004+1 种基金Cascade project SMART-CUP:Smart Metasurfaces Advancing Radio Technology(SMART),PRIN 2020 project METEOR(2020EY2LJT)METAFAST project that received funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program under Grant Agreement No.899673.
文摘Shaping the structure of light with flat optical devices has driven significant advancements in our fundamental understanding of light and light-matter interactions,and enabled a broad range of applications,from image processing and microscopy to optical communication,quantum information processing,and the manipulation of microparticles.Yet,pushing the boundaries of structured light beyond the linear optical regime remains an open challenge.Nonlinear optical interactions,such as wave mixing in nonlinear flat optics,offer a powerful platform to unlock new degrees of freedom and functionalities for generating and detecting structured light.In this study,we experimentally demonstrate the non-trivial structuring of third-harmonic light enabled by the addition of total angular momentum projection in a nonlinear,isotropic flat optics element—a single thin film of amorphous silicon.We identify the total angular momentum projection and helicity as the most critical properties for analyzing the experimental results.The theoretical approach we propose,supported by numerical simulations,offers quantitative predictions for light structuring through nonlinear wave mixing under various pumping conditions,including vectorial and non-paraxial pump light.Notably,we reveal that the shape of third-harmonic light is highly sensitive to the polarization state of the pump.Our findings demonstrate that harnessing the addition of total angular momentum projection in nonlinear wave mixing can be a powerful strategy for generating and detecting precisely controlled structured light.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24A20307,62175224)Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent Project of Special Support Plan for High-level Talents in Zhejiang Province(2021R52032).
文摘Vector vortex beams(VVBs)have garnered significant attention in fields such as photonics,quantum information processing,and optical manipulation due to their unique optical properties.However,traditional metasurface fabrication methods are often complex and costly,limiting their practical application.This study successfully fabricated an all-dielectric aluminum oxide metasurface capable of achieving longitudinal variation using 3D printing technology.Experimental results demonstrate that this metasurface generates longitudinally varying VVBs at 0.1 THz,with detailed characterization of its longitudinal intensity distribution and vector polarization states.The high consistency between experimental and simulation results validates the effectiveness of 3D printing in metasurface fabrication.The proposed metasurface offers promising applications in optical polarization control and communication,providing,to our knowledge,new insights and technical support for related research.
文摘Digital processing is our preferred way to manipulate data,as it gives us unparalleled flexibility.However,as the volume of information increases,fully digital electronic solutions are encountering memory,latency,and power challenges.A renewed interest is growing in analog signal processing,and photonics integrated circuits could really be a game-changing technology.
基金support from ANU PhD student scholarship,Australian Research Council(ARC,numbers DP220102219,DP240101011,LE230100113,LE200100032)the National Health and Medical Research Council(NHMRC,ID:GA275784)ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computation and Communication Technology(CE170100012).
文摘The ability to precisely control the excitation of phonon polaritons(PhPs)provides unique opportunities for various nanophotonic applications,such as on-chip optical communication,quantum information processing,and controlled thermal radiation.Recently,ghost hyperbolic phonon polaritons(g-HPs)have been discovered,which exhibit in-plane hyperbolic dispersion on the surface and oblique wavefronts in the bulk.These g-HPs exhibit long-range,ray-like propagation,which is highly desirable.However,selective excitation of polaritonic modes and flexible control over the directionality of g-HPs remains an open problem.In this work,we experimentally demonstrate that changing the shape of the launching micro/nano antenna allows for control over the polariton mode excitation.Using a single asymmetric triangular gold antenna fabricated on a calcite crystal surface,we showcase highly directional g-HP excitation through selectively exciting desirable polariton modes.Our near-field imaging experiments verify that the g-HP excited by the triangular antenna can propagate over 80 microns,which is consistent with our numerical predictions.Overall,by combining g-HP theory with structural engineering,our work has further developed the potential of such anisotropic materials,enabling unexpected control over g-HPs,thus opening opportunities for various applications in mid-IR optoelectronics.
文摘Artificial intelligence has received significant international attention in both academia and industry in recent years.In particular,vision-oriented intelligent information processing,such as visual detection,big data processing,and perception,has been the most popular theme in artificial intelligence.Presently,numerous novel topics/tasks regarding artificial intelligence and computer vision are being proposed and may not be covered in the scope of current journals;therefore,a journal that includes all popular topics in visual intelligence within its scope is needed.
