{"id":646404,"date":"2024-12-10T10:50:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T07:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/flexible-metafiber-device-can-generate-optical-skyrmions-with-designer-topological-textures-and-subwavelength-features\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T07:50:16","slug":"flexible-metafiber-device-can-generate-optical-skyrmions-with-designer-topological-textures-and-subwavelength-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/flexible-metafiber-device-can-generate-optical-skyrmions-with-designer-topological-textures-and-subwavelength-features\/","title":{"rendered":"#Flexible metafiber device can generate optical skyrmions with designer topological textures and subwavelength features"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3fdcbde37bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3fdcbde37bf\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/flexible-metafiber-device-can-generate-optical-skyrmions-with-designer-topological-textures-and-subwavelength-features\/#Metafibers_for_Stokes_skyrmions\" >Metafibers for Stokes skyrmions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/flexible-metafiber-device-can-generate-optical-skyrmions-with-designer-topological-textures-and-subwavelength-features\/#Summary_and_outlook\" >Summary and outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gallery lightGallery\">\n<div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/tmb\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o-1.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scx2.b-cdn.net\/gfx\/news\/hires\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Fig 1: Artistic image of meta-fibers generating optical skyrmions with configurable topological textures. Credit: Yuan Meng, Tiantian He, Yijie Shen, Qirong Xiao\">\n<figure class=\"article-img\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/800a\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Metafiber generating optical skyrmions with designer topological textures and subwavelength features\" title=\"Fig 1: Artistic image of meta-fibers generating optical skyrmions with configurable topological textures. Credit: Yuan Meng, Tiantian He, Yijie Shen, Qirong Xiao\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\"\/><figcaption class=\"text-darken text-low-up text-truncate-js text-truncate mt-3\">\n                Fig 1: Artistic image of meta-fibers generating optical skyrmions with configurable topological textures. Credit: Yuan Meng, Tiantian He, Yijie Shen, Qirong Xiao<br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-024-07859-2\" target=\"_blank\">Skyrmions<\/a>, recognized for their intricate spin configurations, have captivated researchers as topological quasiparticles with vast potential in data storage and information <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>. Recently, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41566-023-01325-7\" target=\"_blank\">optical skyrmions<\/a>\u2014light-based counterparts of these quasiparticles\u2014have emerged as a promising avenue for developing advanced optical systems with unique topological properties.<\/p>\n<p>Existing methods for generating optical skyrmions typically require bulky and complex spatial light modulation setups, limiting their scalability and practical deployment. While <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaches using evanescent or magnetic fields have been proposed, these methods are constrained to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41567-019-0487-7\" target=\"_blank\">optical near fields<\/a>, making detection challenging and long-distance free-space propagation nearly impossible. Achieving subwavelength optical skyrmions without relying on cumbersome systems has been a persistent challenge so far.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metafibers_for_Stokes_skyrmions\"><\/span>Metafibers for Stokes skyrmions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To address this challenge, we developed a flexible metafiber device capable of generating optical skyrmions with customizable topological textures and unprecedented subwavelength polarization features (Fig. 1). Inspired by lab-on-fiber technology, this metafiber platform incorporates <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41377-021-00655-x\" target=\"_blank\">metastructures<\/a> directly onto fiber tips, enabling the creation of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-023-43068-7\" target=\"_blank\">structured light fields<\/a> with precisely tunable topological characteristics. Our study is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-54207-z\" target=\"_blank\">published<\/a> in the journal <i>Nature Communications<\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-gallery lightGallery\">\n<div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/tmb\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scx2.b-cdn.net\/gfx\/news\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Fig 2: The schematic diagram of the skyrmions' excitation from metafiber. The 3D intensity (I) and vector distribution of the excitation skyrmion are shown after exiting the metafiber. Sz: z-compoment of Stokes vector, PSF: polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber, \u03bb: light wavelength. Inset: (a) The construction principle of skyrmion, composed by zeroth-order Bessel Beam and first-order Bessel Beam under orthogonal left circular polarization (LCP) and right circular polarization (RCP). (b-d) The properties of the excited skyrmion. (b) The elliptical polarization distribution with underneath electric field intensity. (c) Hue-colored Stokes polarization distribution. (d) Hue-lightness (HL)-colored unit Stokes Poincar\u00e9 sphere. Credit: Tiantian He et al, Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwavelength features, &lt;i&gt;Nature Communications&lt;\/i&gt; (2024). DOI: 10.1038\/s41467-024-54207-z\">\n<figure class=\"article-img text-center\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/800a\/2024\/metafiber-generating-o.jpg\" alt=\"Metafiber generating optical skyrmions with designer topological textures and subwavelength features\" title=\"Fig 2: The schematic diagram of the skyrmions' excitation from metafiber. The 3D intensity (I) and vector distribution of the excitation skyrmion are shown after exiting the metafiber. Sz: z-compoment of Stokes vector, PSF: polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber, \u03bb: light wavelength. Inset: (a) The construction principle of skyrmion, composed by zeroth-order Bessel Beam and first-order Bessel Beam under orthogonal left circular polarization (LCP) and right circular polarization (RCP). (b-d) The properties of the excited skyrmion. (b) The elliptical polarization distribution with underneath electric field intensity. (c) Hue-colored Stokes polarization distribution. (d) Hue-lightness (HL)-colored unit Stokes Poincar\u00e9 sphere. Credit: Tiantian He et al, Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwavelength features, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038\/s41467-024-54207-z\"\/><figcaption class=\"text-left text-darken text-truncate text-low-up mt-3\">\n                Fig 2: The schematic diagram of the skyrmions&#8217; excitation from metafiber. The 3D intensity (I) and vector distribution of the excitation skyrmion are shown after exiting the metafiber. Sz: z-compoment of Stokes vector, PSF: polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber, \u03bb: light wavelength. Inset: (a) The construction principle of skyrmion, composed by zeroth-order Bessel Beam and first-order Bessel Beam under orthogonal left circular polarization (LCP) and right circular polarization (RCP). (b-d) The properties of the excited skyrmion. (b) The elliptical polarization distribution with underneath electric field intensity. (c) Hue-colored Stokes polarization distribution. (d) Hue-lightness (HL)-colored unit Stokes Poincar\u00e9 sphere. Credit: Tiantian He et al, Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwavelength features, <i>Nature Communications<\/i> (2024). DOI: 10.1038\/s41467-024-54207-z<br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As illustrated in Fig. 2, the metafiber design comprises a polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber (PSF), an expansion section, and a metasurface at the fiber tip. By combining orthogonally polarized Bessel beams (zeroth- and first-order) with orbital angular momentum (OAM), the device produces Stokes skyrmions. Adjustments to the metasurface design allow for the creation of various skyrmion types, including N\u00e9el-, Bloch-, and anti-skyrmions.<\/p>\n<p>This work can provide a new avenue in optical skyrmion research synergizing meta-photonics and optical fiber technology, offering a versatile and ultracompact device for creating structured light. With its ability to produce high-quality skyrmions with diverse topologies, the metafiber platform opens up exciting possibilities for optical communications, data storage, and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_and_outlook\"><\/span>Summary and outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Optical skyrmions are topological light structures with extraordinary characteristics. We introduce metafibers as compact, integrated devices for generating photonic skyrmions with designer topologies and subwavelength polarization control. These advancements offer a practical path to realize structured light for advanced optical technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Future work may explore additional functionalities, such as spin skyrmions and reconfigurable metasurfaces powered by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-024-07826-x\" target=\"_blank\">phase-change<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41578-023-00558-w\" target=\"_blank\">2D materials<\/a>, further broadening the scope of topologically engineered light fields.<\/p>\n<p>The application of meta-structured fibers highlights the transformative potential of exploring structured light, electromagnetic spin, and sophisticated light field topology, paving the way for further practical applications of optical skyrmions and other applications in optical physics, and nanophotonics.<\/p>\n<p><i>This story is part of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sciencex.com\/news\/dialog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Science X Dialog<\/a>, where researchers can report findings from their published research articles. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sciencex.com\/help\/dialog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit this page<\/a> for information about <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> X Dialog and how to participate.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-main__more p-4\">\n<p><strong>More information:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTiantian He et al, Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwavelength features, <i>Nature Communications<\/i> (2024). <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-doi=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-024-54207-z\" target=\"_blank\">DOI: 10.1038\/s41467-024-54207-z<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"article-main__note mt-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  Yuan Meng, received a PhD in Optical Engineering at Tsinghua University and is currently a postdoctoral associate at Washington University in St Louis.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- print only --><\/p>\n<div class=\"d-none d-print-block\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Citation<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlexible metafiber device can generate optical skyrmions with designer topological textures and subwavelength features (2024, December 9)<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tretrieved 10 December 2024<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrom https:\/\/phys.org\/<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>\/2024-12-flexible-metafiber-device-generate-optical.html\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t This document is subject to copyright. 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