“Meta”-Optical Fibers: Review and PerspectivesClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
- Andrew PalmerAndrew PalmerDepartment of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Andrew Palmer
- Jingyi YangJingyi YangDepartment of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Jingyi Yang
- Yucheng JinYucheng JinDepartment of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Yucheng Jin
- Stuart LoveStuart LoveDepartment of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Stuart Love
- Leon ZhangLeon ZhangDepartment of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Leon Zhang
- Ho Wai Howard Lee*Ho Wai Howard Lee*Email: [email protected]Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesBeckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesEddleman Quantum Institute, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, United StatesMore by Ho Wai Howard Lee
Abstract
Optical metasurfaces have emerged as a powerful approach to advanced light manipulation, providing novel optical functionality for innovative applications. Since their first integration onto the optical fiber endface a decade ago, the resulting “meta”-optical fiber platform has demonstrated immense potential in exploiting the strengths of optical fibers and overcoming their limitations, facilitating revolutionary next-generation photonic devices. This work provides the first comprehensive perspective on this rapidly growing field, organized into three main sections. First, we review the various material platforms and geometric designs that have been utilized in “meta”-fiber devices to date, comparing their advantages and limitations and detailing the nanofabrication techniques enabling their development. Next, we examine the range of novel optical functionalities that have been realized so far, including focusing, bio/optical sensing, structured light generation, and more. Finally, we explore the future prospects of this field, highlighting likely innovations in optical functionality, scalable fabrication, and applications to next-generation technologies.
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