Ultracompact polarization multiplexing meta-combiner for augmented reality display

Yuzhao Li, Jingyu Yang, Ruizhe Zhao, Yidan Zhao, Chenyi Tian, Xin Li, Yao Li, Junjie Li, Yongtian Wang, Lingling Huang*

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Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) display, as a next-generation innovative technology, is revolutionizing the ways of perceiving and communicating by overlaying virtual images onto real-world scenes. However, the current AR devices are often bulky and cumbersome, posing challenges for long-term wearability. Metasurfaces have flexible capabilities of manipulating light waves at subwavelength scales, making them as ideal candidates for replacing traditional optical elements in AR display devices. In this work, we propose and fabricate what we believe is a novel reflective polarization multiplexing gradient metasurface based on propagation phase principle to replace the optical combiner element in traditional AR display devices. Our designed metasurface exhibits different polarization modulations for reflected and transmitted light, enabling efficient deflection of reflected light while minimizing the impact on transmitted light. This work reveals the significant potential of metasurfaces in next-generation optical display systems and provides a reliable theoretical foundation for future integrated waveguide schemes, driving the development of next-generation optical display products towards lightweight and comfortable.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6266-6276
Number of pages11
JournalOptics Express
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Feb 2024

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