• Chinese Optics Letters
  • Vol. 21, Issue 11, 110006 (2023)
Chenyu Shi1, Yu Wang2, Qiongjun Liu1, Sai Chen1、*, Weipeng Zhao1, Xiaojun Wu1, Jierong Cheng2、**, and Shengjiang Chang2
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Electronic Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
  • 2Institute of Modern Optics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/COL202321.110006 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Chenyu Shi, Yu Wang, Qiongjun Liu, Sai Chen, Weipeng Zhao, Xiaojun Wu, Jierong Cheng, Shengjiang Chang, "Inverse design on terahertz multilevel diffractive lens based on 3D printing [Invited]," Chin. Opt. Lett. 21, 110006 (2023) Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Terahertz (THz) lenses have numerous applications in imaging and communication systems. Currently, the common THz lenses are still based on the traditional design of a circular convex lens. In this work, we present a method for the design of a 3D-printed multilevel THz lens, taking advantage of the benefits offered by 3D printing technology, including compact size, lightweight construction, and cost-effectiveness. The approach utilizes an inverse design methodology, employing optimization methods to promise accurate performance. To reduce simulation time, we employ the finite-difference time-domain method in cylindrical coordinates for near-field computation and couple it with the Rayleigh–Sommerfeld diffraction theory to address far-field calculations. This technology holds great potential for various applications in the field of THz imaging, sensing, and communications, offering a novel approach to the design and development of functional devices operating in the THz frequency range.

    ϕML(x,y)=2πλ0(fx2+y2+f2),

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    hML(r)=λ02π(n1)ϕML(r),

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    A(α,β,z)=A(α,β,0)G(α,β,z),

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    F(HML)=1E2(0,f)r=radiusradiusE2(r,f)r=radiusradiusE2(r,f)z=02fr=radiusradiusE2(r,z),

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    F(HML)=freq=0.11THz0.17THz(ffreqf)2,

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    Chenyu Shi, Yu Wang, Qiongjun Liu, Sai Chen, Weipeng Zhao, Xiaojun Wu, Jierong Cheng, Shengjiang Chang, "Inverse design on terahertz multilevel diffractive lens based on 3D printing [Invited]," Chin. Opt. Lett. 21, 110006 (2023)
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