In this paper, we propose a novel polarization beam splitter (PBS) based on a 3-waveguide directional coupler (DC) with a Si3N4-loaded horizonal slot waveguide as the bridge. The performance of the ...

A team of researchers has developed a novel method for using cholesteric liquid crystals in optical microcavities. The ...

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and polarization configurations of these beams, aiming for unprecedented levels of control and arbitrary customization. Despite these advancements, achieving complete control over all beam properties ...

The geometric phase has become a foundational element in modern metasurface design for optical phase and wavefront control. Here, we introduce the concept of geometric polarization, in which the ...

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Midwave and long-wave infrared (MW & LWIR) lasers are essential for applications such as infrared detection and counteraction. However, generating high-power MW & LWIR lasers directly is challenging.