• Ultrafast Science
  • Vol. 4, Issue 1, 0074 (2024)
Tianyue Li1、2、†, Haotian Xu1、2、†, Mingcheng Panmai3、†, Tianhua Shao1、2, Geze Gao1、2, Fei Xu1、2, Guangwei Hu3、*, Shuming Wang1、2、4、*, Zhenlin Wang1、2、*, and Shining Zhu1、2、4、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, School of Physics, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
  • 2Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing 210093, China.
  • 3School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
  • 4Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210093, China.
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    DOI: 10.34133/ultrafastscience.0074 Cite this Article
    Tianyue Li, Haotian Xu, Mingcheng Panmai, Tianhua Shao, Geze Gao, Fei Xu, Guangwei Hu, Shuming Wang, Zhenlin Wang, Shining Zhu. Ultrafast Metaphotonics[J]. Ultrafast Science, 2024, 4(1): 0074 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    The exploration of optical and photonic phenomena, particularly the modulation of pulse signals and the ultrafast control of light fields at extreme temporal and spatial scales, substantially enhances our understanding of light–matter interactions and broadens the scope of potential applications inspired by metamaterials and metasurfaces. In this perspective, we highlight advancements in ultrafast metaphotonics by introducing ultrafast pulse shaping and control using metadevices. We begin with a detailed exposition of the principles of metasurfaces and evaluate their role in manipulating light fields in high-frequency and terahertz bands, emphasizing the importance of metasurfaces in ultrafast optics. We then present several methods for controlling the output response of metadevices using external physical fields or phase-change materials to achieve active metadevices. Finally, we anticipate the prospects of this field in terms of fundamental research and practical applications. The integration of these 2 disciplines will drive vibrant developments across multiple fields, including biology, chemistry, and materials science.
    Tianyue Li, Haotian Xu, Mingcheng Panmai, Tianhua Shao, Geze Gao, Fei Xu, Guangwei Hu, Shuming Wang, Zhenlin Wang, Shining Zhu. Ultrafast Metaphotonics[J]. Ultrafast Science, 2024, 4(1): 0074
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