High-speed underwater wireless optical communication technology is a much-needed communication technology in current underwater applications, and micro-LED is a promising light source option. Considering the limitatio...
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High-speed underwater wireless optical communication technology is a much-needed communication technology in current underwater applications, and micro-LED is a promising light source option. Considering the limitation of transmission distance due to the low optical power of a single micro-LED pixel, an underwater wireless optical communication system based on a novel massive GaN micro-LED array includes more than 5000 pixels fabricated via flip-chip technology is proposed, which can achieve 165-Mbps and 90-Mbps at 37.7 m and 73.5 m, respectively. Therefore, the feasibility of realizing a high data rate and long transmission distance in an underwater wireless optical communication system based on a novel massive micro-LED array is confirmed. (c) 2025 Optica Publishing Group under the terms of the Optica Open Access Publishing Agreement
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, recognized for its potential in producing solar hydrogen through clean and sustainable methods, has gained considerable interest, particularly with the utilization of semico...
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, recognized for its potential in producing solar hydrogen through clean and sustainable methods, has gained considerable interest, particularly with the utilization of semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots (QDs). This minireview focuses on recent advances in PEC hydrogen production using I-III-vi semiconductor QDs. The outstanding optical and electrical properties of I-III-vi QDs, which can be readily tuned by modifying their size, composition, and shape, along with an inherent non-toxic nature, make them highly promising for PEC applications. The performance of PEC devices using these QDs can be enhanced by various strategies, including ligand modification, defect engineering, doping, alloying, and core/shell heterostructure engineering. These approaches have notably improved the photocurrent densities for hydrogen production, achieving levels comparable to those of conventional heavy-metal-based counterparts. Finally, this review concludes by addressing the present challenges and future prospects of these QDs, underlining crucial steps for their practical applications in solar hydrogen production. This minireview covers recent advances in photoelectrochemical hydrogen production using I-III-vi QDs, detailing the material design strategies.
The increasing demand for immersive visual experiences has significantly driven the expansion of augmented and virtual reality. The optical technologies that support the three-dimensional displays are pivotal in advan...
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Here, we present MCOCT, a Monte Carlo simulator for optical coherence tomography (OCT), incorporating a Gaussian illumination scheme and bias to increase backscattered event collection. MCOCT optical fluence was numer...
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Here, we present MCOCT, a Monte Carlo simulator for optical coherence tomography (OCT), incorporating a Gaussian illumination scheme and bias to increase backscattered event collection. MCOCT optical fluence was numerically compared and validated to an established simulator (MCX) and showed concordance at the focus while diverging slightly with distance to it. MCOCT OCT signals were experimentally compared and validated to OCT signals acquired in tissue -mimicking phantoms with known optical properties and showed a similar attenuation pattern with increasing depth while diverging beyond 1.5 mm and proximal to layer interfaces. MCOCT may help in the design of OCT systems for a wide range of applications.
optical isolators,the photonic analogs of electronic diodes,are essential for ensuring the unidirectional flow of light in opticalsystems,thereby mitigating the destabilizing effects of back ***-film lithium niobate(...
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optical isolators,the photonic analogs of electronic diodes,are essential for ensuring the unidirectional flow of light in opticalsystems,thereby mitigating the destabilizing effects of back ***-film lithium niobate(TFLN),hailed as“the silicon of photonics,”has emerged as a pivotal material in the realm of chip-scale nonlinear optics,propelling the demand for compact optical *** report a breakthrough in the development of a fully passive,integrated optical isolator on the TFLN platform,leveraging the Kerr effect to achieve an impressive 10.3 dB of isolation with a minimal insertion loss of 1.87 *** theoretical simulations have demonstrated that our design,when applied to a microring resonator with a Q factor of 5×10^(6),can achieve 20 dB of isolation with an input power of merely 8 *** advancement underscores the immense potential of lithium niobate-based Kerr-effect isolators in propelling the integration and application of high-performance on-chip lasers,heralding a new era in integrated photonics.
In recent years, sub-diffraction focusing has received substantial attention due to its versatility. However, achieving a flexible sub-diffraction focusing in the far field remains stimulating. Existing techniques eit...
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In recent years, sub-diffraction focusing has received substantial attention due to its versatility. However, achieving a flexible sub-diffraction focusing in the far field remains stimulating. Existing techniques either require complex fabrication facilities or are limited to the short focal length and high numerical aperture (NA) of the imaging system. Here, we introduce an optimization method for sub-diffraction focusing of a circularly polarized beam in the far field with a lens of large focal length. A cost-effective dielectric phase plate serves the purpose. By employing a phase plate composed of a thin layer of dielectric Si3N4, the phase of the propagating beam is modulated in the beam's cross-section, which is divided into two regions of the opposite phase by the plate. A sub-diffraction focusing is achieved for a proper tunning between the two regions. In addition to sub-diffraction focusing, the phase plate is also capable of shaping the focus into a doughnut-shaped and a flat-top profile in the far field. This design provides a simple solution for sub-diffraction focusing and focus shaping that will find potential applications in optical imaging, optical trapping, and material processing. (c) 2024 Optica Publishing Group. All rights, including for text and data mining (TDM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) training, and similar technologies, are reserved.
The engineering of exceptional points (EP) in gain-loss-assisted opticalsystems has recently garnered considerable attention for the development of unconventional photonic components. Moreover, the substantial noise ...
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The engineering of exceptional points (EP) in gain-loss-assisted opticalsystems has recently garnered considerable attention for the development of unconventional photonic components. Moreover, the substantial noise associated with EPs poses a significant challenge to realizing their full potential in applications. There is a gap in the exploration of asymmetric mode conversion phenomena in the close proximity of the dynamical encirclement around an EP. In response, we propose the design of a fabrication-feasible dual-mode optical planar waveguide. Non-Hermiticity, in terms of a customized gain-loss profile, is introduced to modulate the interaction between the coupled modes. Contrary to previous assumptions, we establish that the dynamical encirclement of an EP is not a prerequisite for achieving asymmetric mode conversion. Furthermore, we calculate the Petermann factor (K) near the EP and demonstrate a significant two orders of magnitude reduction in the Petermann noise factor when we do not dynamically encircle the EP. Hence, we propose a new scheme to reduce the inherent noise. (c) 2024 Optica Publishing Group. All rights, including for text and data mining (TDM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) training, and similar technologies, are reserved.
XR devices require advanced optical lenses to achieve the trends like miniaturization, weight reduction and higher performance (high resolution and wide field of view). To achieve these goals, high-performance optical...
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(纸本)9781510686069;9781510686076
XR devices require advanced optical lenses to achieve the trends like miniaturization, weight reduction and higher performance (high resolution and wide field of view). To achieve these goals, high-performance optical materials are required. Iupizeta EP is a specialty polycarbonate resin specifically developed for optical lens applications, offering high refractive index, high transmittance, and low birefringence. Iupizeta EP has gained a significant market share in the field of smartphone camera lenses. Through our expertise in controlling optical properties with distinct techniques of molecular design, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical have developed new optical materials for XR lens systems. This optical material maintains existing performance while offering superior moldability and ultra-low birefringence. This innovation allows for high dimensional accuracy and low birefringence even in thick or complex shapes, significantly enhancing flexibility in product development. This material is expected to refine the next-generation XR devices and significantly change the conventional concept of XR devices.
Lithium niobate-on-insulator (LNOI) is an emerging photonic platform that exhibits favorable material properties (such as low optical loss, strong nonlinearities, and stability) and enables large-scale integration wit...
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Lithium niobate-on-insulator (LNOI) is an emerging photonic platform that exhibits favorable material properties (such as low optical loss, strong nonlinearities, and stability) and enables large-scale integration with stronger optical confinement, showing promise for future optical networks, quantum processors, and nonlinear opticalsystems. However, while photonics engineering has entered the era of automated "inverse design" via optimization in recent years, the design of LNOI integrated photonic devices still mostly relies on intuitive models and inefficient parameter sweeps, limiting the accessible parameter space, performance, and functionality. Here, we implement a 3D gradient-based inverse-design model tailored for topology optimization based on the LNOI platform, which not only could efficiently search a large parameter space, but also takes into account practical fabrication constraints, including minimum feature sizes and etched sidewall angles. We experimentally demonstrate a spatial-mode multiplexer, a waveguide crossing, and a compact waveguide bend, all with low insertion losses, tiny footprints, and excellent agreement between simulation and experimental results. The devices, together with the design methodology, represent a crucial step toward the variety of advanced device functionalities needed in future LNOI photonics and could provide compact and cost-effective solutions for future optical links, quantum technologies, and nonlinear optics.
The hybrid refractive-diffractive optics system exhibits strong capabilities in achromatic and non-thermalized design, as well as information encoding. This paper introduces an innovative end-to-end design scheme for ...
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