Ultrathin nonlinear metasurfaces with continuous phase control at the nanoscale

Mykhailo Tymchenko, J. Sebastian Gomez-Diaz, J. Lee, Mikhail A. Belkin, Andrea Alù

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Abstract

We describe a novel class of ultrathin plasmonic metasurfaces able to provide nonlinear conversion efficiencies many orders of magnitude larger than any other nonlinear flat setup previously reported. This large efficiency is achieved over subwavelength thickness, avoiding the use of cumbersome phase matching techniques. In addition, we show how such metasurfaces can be designed to provide full control over the local phase of the generated signals, opening exciting prospects for creating nonlinear reflect- and transmittarrays able to tailor the emerging wavefronts at will, with direct application in light bending, focusing, and communication systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701863
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 May 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016 - Davos, Switzerland
Duration: 10 Apr 201615 Apr 2016

Publication series

Name2016 10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016

Conference

Conference10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityDavos
Period10/04/1615/04/16

Keywords

  • metasurface
  • nonlinear optics
  • plasmonics
  • reflectarray

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