Publisher: College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering  

Date: March 14, 2025  

Professors Bao Yanjun and Li Baojun from the Nanophotonics Research Institute at the College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering at Jinan University have made remarkable strides in optical imaging of metasurfaces. Their latest research, titled Single shot simultaneous intensity, phase, and polarization imaging with metasurface, has been published in the esteemed journal National Science Review (Natl Sci Rev, 12: nwae418, 2025).

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 Key Advancements

The ability to capture the intensity, phase, and polarization of optical fields is crucial for various applications in imaging and optical communications. Traditional imaging techniques often require bulky optical components and multiple measurements, making them impractical for many scenarios. In response to these limitations, the authors have developed an innovative imaging technology that leverages metasurfaces (MS) to achieve simultaneous imaging of all three parameters from a single exposure.

This novel approach overcomes previous challenges where metasurface-based imaging was restricted to capturing only partial information tailored to specific optical field configurations. The study presents a versatile imaging strategy capable of accurately capturing arbitrary intensity, phase, and polarization distributions in optical fields.

 Experimental Validation

The researchers validated their method through experiments that demonstrated its effectiveness in imaging a variety of optical fields with well-defined but arbitrary distributions. The implications of this technological advancement are significant, promising to enhance performance and flexibility in imaging systems and optical communication technologies.

This groundbreaking work represents a significant leap forward in the field of optical imaging, offering new opportunities for applications across various disciplines involving light field manipulation and analysis.

Read the full paper: [National Science Review]

(https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/12/3/nwae418/7907267)