Optical fibers are of great technological importance due to their unique features such as strong light confinement, and efficient light transportation over large distances, representing a key element in a multitude of applications in modern optics. The integration of optical metamaterials on the end facet can enormously expand the functionalities of optical fibers, by endowing a simple optical fiber with extraordinary capabilities of light manipulation. Here we show our progress in the integration of metamaterials with optical fibers. In particular, we review our work on the fabrication of fiber-integrated optical components and optical sensors.
Integration of optical metamaterials and optical fiber technology
Principe, M.;Vaiano, P.;Berruti, G. M.;Al Halaby, H.;Consales, M.;Cusano, A.
2026-01-01
Abstract
Optical fibers are of great technological importance due to their unique features such as strong light confinement, and efficient light transportation over large distances, representing a key element in a multitude of applications in modern optics. The integration of optical metamaterials on the end facet can enormously expand the functionalities of optical fibers, by endowing a simple optical fiber with extraordinary capabilities of light manipulation. Here we show our progress in the integration of metamaterials with optical fibers. In particular, we review our work on the fabrication of fiber-integrated optical components and optical sensors.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
