Anti-aliased metasurfaces beyond the Nyquist limit

Seokwoo Kim, Joohoon Kim, Kyungtae Kim, Minsu Jeong and Junsuk Rho ()
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Seokwoo Kim: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Joohoon Kim: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Kyungtae Kim: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Minsu Jeong: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Junsuk Rho: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Sampling is a pivotal element in the design of metasurfaces, enabling a broad spectrum of applications. Despite its flexibility, sampling can result in reduced efficiency and unintended diffractions, which are more pronounced at high numerical aperture or shorter wavelengths, e.g. ultraviolet spectrum. Prevailing metasurface research has often relied on the conventional Nyquist sampling theorem to assess sampling appropriateness, however, our findings reveal that the Nyquist criterion is insufficient guidance for sampling in metasurface. Specifically, we find that the performance of a metasurface is significantly correlated to the geometric relationship between the spectrum morphology and sampling lattice. Based on lattice-based diffraction analysis, we demonstrate several anti-aliasing strategies from visible to ultraviolet regimes. These approaches significantly reduce aliasing phenomena occurring in high numerical aperture metasurfaces. Our findings not only deepen the understanding in phase gradient metasurface but also pave the way for high numerical aperture operation down to the ultraviolet spectrum.

Date: 2025
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