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Advanced Photonics Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Science and Applications, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Optoelectronics and Optical Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 3747

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Dr. Zhaojian Zhang

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Department of Physics, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China
Interests: photonic metasurfaces; polaritonic metasurfaces; photonic crystals; topological photonics
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Prof. Dr. Junbo Yang

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Department of Physics, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China
Interests: silicon photonics; inverse-designed photonics; metalenses; infrared stealth and camouflage
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of our first Special Issue, “Advanced Photonics Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Science and Applications”, we are excited to announce the launch of its second edition, “Advanced Photonics Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Science and Applications, 2nd Edition”. The first volume showcased significant breakthroughs and cutting-edge research, emphasizing the tremendous potential of photonic metamaterials and metasurfaces to reshape various technological landscapes.

Photonics metamaterials and metasurfaces continue to evolve at a rapid pace, pushing the boundaries of light–matter interactions and enabling unprecedented control over electromagnetic waves at the nanoscale. These engineered metastructures remain at the forefront of scientific research, offering capabilities far beyond what is possible with conventional materials. This second edition aims to build upon the momentum of the previous volume, bringing together emerging researchers to present the latest theoretical and experimental advancements. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, we seek to explore both the fundamental science underpinning photonic metamaterials and metasurfaces and their wide-ranging practical applications.

Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Vector optical field manipulation;
  • Bound states in the continuum;
  • Chiral metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Optical forces driven by metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Thermal radiation control using metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Nonreciprocal metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Tunable metamaterials and metasurfaces;
  • Structural colors based on metastructures;
  • AI-assisted design and optimization of metastructures;
  • Metamaterials and metasurfaces utilizing 2D materials.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Zhaojian Zhang
Prof. Dr. Junbo Yang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • metamaterials
  • metasurfaces
  • vector optical fields
  • BICs
  • chirality
  • optical forces
  • thermal radiation
  • nonreciprocal
  • machine learning
  • 2D materials

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Generation of Longitudinal Bessel Beam Based on Complex Amplitude Metasurface
by Lei Zhang, Qiang Jiang, Xuedian Zhang and Songlin Zhuang
Photonics 2025, 12(5), 478; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics12050478 - 13 May 2025
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Bessel beams occupy an important position in optical research due to their characteristics of long focal depth, self-healing ability, and diffraction-free propagation. Traditional methods for generating Bessel beams suffer from complexity, a large size, low uniformity, and limited NA. Metasurfaces are considered to [...] Read more.
Bessel beams occupy an important position in optical research due to their characteristics of long focal depth, self-healing ability, and diffraction-free propagation. Traditional methods for generating Bessel beams suffer from complexity, a large size, low uniformity, and limited NA. Metasurfaces are considered to be a new technology for the miniaturization of optical devices due to their ability to regulate optical fields at subwavelength scales flexibly. Here, we generated Bessel beams by a complex-amplitude (CA) metasurface. The polarization conversion efficiency was controlled by the geometric size, while the phase value from 0 to 2π was manipulated based on the Pancharatnam–Berry (PB) phase. This approach enabled precise control over the axial intensity distribution of the optical field, which facilitated the generation of sub-millimeter-scale Bessel beams. Axial light field control based on CA metasurfaces has great potential for applications in a variety of fields, such as particle manipulation, large-depth-of-field imaging, and laser processing. Full article
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W-Band Ultra-Thin Broadband Metamaterial Absorber—Design and Applications
by Jianfei Zhu, Yiwei Sheng, Li Chen, Guoliang Gao, Minchao Shi, Zhiping Yin and Jun Yang
Photonics 2025, 12(3), 282; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics12030282 - 19 Mar 2025
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This paper presents a flexible and broadband metamaterial absorber (MA) with a sandwich structure for W-band absorption. The MA uses a thin FR4 material as the dielectric layer and incorporates multiple patches of varying sizes as the top pattern layer. By optimizing the [...] Read more.
This paper presents a flexible and broadband metamaterial absorber (MA) with a sandwich structure for W-band absorption. The MA uses a thin FR4 material as the dielectric layer and incorporates multiple patches of varying sizes as the top pattern layer. By optimizing the dimensions and arrangement of the metal patches, an average absorption rate exceeding 94% is achieved across the 75–110 GHz frequency range, effectively covering the entire W-band. The MA, with a thickness of only 0.22 mm and a weight less than 600 g/m2, is polarization-insensitive and maintains high absorption for TM waves within an incident angle of 45°. The structure is simple, low-cost, and compatible with PCB fabrication processes. The experimental results align well with the simulations and demonstrate effective absorbing performance in conformal applications, offering a new solution for flexible millimeter-wave absorption. Full article
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Research on Pt-Based Film Negative Photoconductivity Photothermal Detector Under Different Wavelength Laser Irradiation
by Wenbao Sun, Langlang Du, Qinlang Yuan, Yueyu Sun, Zhendong Fu, Haiting Zhang, Xiaoxian Song, Shanshan Dong and Jianquan Yao
Photonics 2025, 12(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics12010006 - 24 Dec 2024
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Platinum (Pt) is a rare and precious metal element with numerous unique properties. These properties have led to the widespread use of Pt in electronic components, thermocouples, and high-temperature devices. In this study, we present the bolometric effect of single-metal Pt-based negative photoconductivity [...] Read more.
Platinum (Pt) is a rare and precious metal element with numerous unique properties. These properties have led to the widespread use of Pt in electronic components, thermocouples, and high-temperature devices. In this study, we present the bolometric effect of single-metal Pt-based negative photoconductivity (NPC) devices under the laser irradiation of 375 nm, 532 nm, and 808 nm. Under the condition of applying 0.5 V voltage, the responsivity (R) of the Pt photothermal detector (Pt-PTD) under 375 nm laser irradiation was 69.14 mA/W, and the specific detectivity (D*) was 5.38 × 107 Jones; the R of the Pt-PTD under 532 nm laser irradiation was 59.46 mA/W, and the D* was 4.61 × 107 Jones; the R of the Pt-PTD under 808 nm laser irradiation was 37.88 mA/W, and the D* was 2.95 × 107 Jones. Additionally, a single-site scanning imaging system based on a Pt-PTD was designed to test the capability of the device. This study provides a strategy for the development of thermal measurement detectors based on Pt materials. Full article
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Vanadium Dioxide-Based Terahertz Metamaterials for Non-Contact Temperature Sensor
by Jin Leng, Yong Gong, Li Luo and Qiwu Shi
Photonics 2024, 11(12), 1148; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11121148 - 6 Dec 2024
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Temperature sensors play important roles in wide-spreading human activities. The non-contact method of using temperature sensors offers significant advantages but faces challenges in detection precision. In this work, a double-layer asymmetric terahertz (THz) metamaterial combined with phase transition oxide was proposed to realize [...] Read more.
Temperature sensors play important roles in wide-spreading human activities. The non-contact method of using temperature sensors offers significant advantages but faces challenges in detection precision. In this work, a double-layer asymmetric terahertz (THz) metamaterial combined with phase transition oxide was proposed to realize non-contact temperature sensor with high sensitivity. The metamaterial exhibited band-stop filtering effects in the simulated transmission spectra. Temperature changes induced a reversible phase transition in VO2, resulting in altered conductivity. The numerical results indicated that the S21 parameter increases from −44.33 dB to −4.78 dB at a frequency of 1.22 THz as the conductivity of the VO2 film increases from 10 to 5000 S/m, achieving a modulation depth of 89%. In addition, the 86 nm thick VO2 film underwent a phase transition in the temperature range of 54.93 °C to 66.93 °C, achieving a sensitivity of 1.82 dB/°C for temperature sensing. This work provided great insights into the development of metamaterials based on high-precision temperature measurement. Full article
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High-Performance Vis–NIR Photodetectors Based on Two-Dimensional Bi2Te3 Thin Film and Applications
by Zhendong Fu, Xuefang Liu, Fuguo Wang, Langlang Du, Wenbao Sun, Yueyu Sun, Xiaoxian Song, Haiting Zhang and Jianquan Yao
Photonics 2024, 11(11), 1052; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11111052 - 9 Nov 2024
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Two-dimensional materials have excellent optoelectronic properties and have great significance in the field of photodetectors. We have prepared a thin film photodetector based on bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) topological insulator using dual-temperature-zone vapor deposition technology. Due to the high-quality lattice [...] Read more.
Two-dimensional materials have excellent optoelectronic properties and have great significance in the field of photodetectors. We have prepared a thin film photodetector based on bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) topological insulator using dual-temperature-zone vapor deposition technology. Due to the high-quality lattice structure of Bi2Te3 and the uniform and dense surface morphology of the Bi2Te3 thin film, the device exhibits excellent photoelectric response and Vis–NIR spectral range. Under 405 nm illumination, the responsivity is 5.6 mA/W, the specific detectivity is 1.22 × 107 Jones, and the response time is 262/328 ms. We designed a photodetector single-point scanning imaging system and successfully achieved high-resolution imaging at a wavelength of 532 nm. This work provides guidance for the application of two-dimensional materials, especially Bi2Te3, in the fields of photodetectors and imaging. Full article
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