Optical vortex beams, characterized by their helical phase fronts and orbital angular momentum (OAM), are pivotal in applications such as high-capacity communication, optical manipulation, and quantum ...

In the dynamic realm of optical physics, researchers are continually pushing the boundaries of how light can be manipulated and harnessed for practical applications. As reported in Advanced Photonics ...

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed device that generates twisting light beams with orbital angular momentum (OAM), a form of rotational energy that can carry more data than regular beams.

Holography—the science of recording and reconstructing light fields—has long been central to imaging, data storage, and encryption. Traditional holographic systems, however, rely on bulky optical ...

EurekAlert! - Metasurfaces, ultra-compact optical devices capable of "precisely manipulating light," have shown great potential in augmented reality (AR) glasses, holographic projection, biosensing, ...

The metasurface achieves two-dimensional beam scanning of ±45° at 5.2 GHz with a peak gain of 17.23 dBi while reducing radar visibility across five frequency bands. At 0.065 wavelengths thick, the ...