2D beam steerer based on metalens on silicon photonics

Abstract

Beam steering with solid-state devices represents the cutting-edge technology for next-generation LiDARs and free-space communication transceivers. Here we demonstrate a platform based on a metalens on a 2D array of switchable silicon microring emitters. This platform enables scalable, efficient, and compact devices that steer in two dimensions using a single wavelength. We show a field of view of 12.4° × 26.8° using an electrical power of less than 83 mW, offering a solution for practical miniature beam steerers.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 05, 2021
Source ID
10.1364/oe.409711

Entities

People

  • Christopher T. Phare
  • Euijae Shim
  • Michal Lipson
  • Min Chul Shin
  • Steven A. Miller
  • You-chia Chang

Organizations

  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
  • National Science Foundation
  • National Science and Technology Council

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space