Open AccessJigsaw puzzle metasurface for multiple functions: polarization conversion, anomalous reflection and diffusion
Author(s) -
Yuxia Zhao,
Xiangyu Cao,
Jun Gao,
Xiao Liu,
Sijia Li
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.24.011208
Subject(s) - jigsaw , polarization (electrochemistry) , optics , anisotropy , tile , reflection (computer programming) , simple (philosophy) , computer science , physics , materials science , mathematics , composite material , programming language , philosophy , chemistry , mathematics education , epistemology
We demonstrate a simple reconfigurable metasurface with multiple functions. Anisotropic tiles are investigated and manufactured as fundamental elements. Then, the tiles are combined in a certain sequence to construct a metasurface. Each of the tiles can be adjusted independently which is like a jigsaw puzzle and the whole metasurface can achieve diverse functions by different layouts. For demonstration purposes, we realize polarization conversion, anomalous reflection and diffusion by a jigsaw puzzle metasurface with 6 × 6 pieces of anisotropic tile. Simulated and measured results prove that our method offers a simple and effective strategy for metasurface design.