Abstract
Metasurface-based optical encryption techniques have garnered significant attention due to their ultracompact nature and ability to support multichannel optical responses. Here, we present a liquid-crystal (LC)-integrated metasurface that enables polarized-encrypted amplitude and phase multiplexing. This approach allows for simultaneously realizing trifold displays of both meta-holography and meta-nanoprinting. By combining propagation and geometric phase modulation, we meticulously screen the unit cells of the metasurface, establishing a comprehensive structural dictionary. As a proof-of-concept, we developed an electrically driven advanced optical encryption platform that boasts multifunctional channels and two-level encryption capabilities. This study paves the way for advanced optical encryption and identification techniques.
Funder
National Key Research and Development Program of China
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Shanghai Pujiang Program
Subject
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics