Quasi-rhombus metasurfaces as multimode interference couplers for controlling the propagation of modes in dielectric-loaded waveguides

Opt Lett. 2019 Apr 1;44(7):1654-1657. doi: 10.1364/OL.44.001654.

Abstract

Metasurfaces can control the propagation of free space and guided modes by imparting a phase gradient and modifying the mode propagation properties. Here we propose a design to control optical signals in a dielectric-loaded waveguide using quasi-rhombus gradient plasmonic metasurface structure. The metasurface acts as a multimode interference coupler that can focus, route, and split the propagating field in UV-visible spectral range. The ability to gain full control on waveguided mode with minimal footprint can significantly impact miniaturization of optical devices and photonic integrated circuits.