Inverse design of multispectral metamaterials with laser-infrared-visible camouflage and thermal

IF 2.5 3区物理与天体物理 Q2 OPTICS

Optics Communications Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI:10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132394

Ya-Bo Lin, Shu-Wen Zheng, Meng-Dan Qian

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Abstract

The application of advanced detection technologies has made single-band camouflage materials ineffective. Therefore, it is necessary to develop infrared multi-band camouflage technology. Here, we propose a design method that combines genetic algorithm (GA) and rigorous coupled-wave analysis (RCWA) to achieve compatible camouflage across visible, near-infrared laser, and mid-infrared bands for a multilayer structure. By precisely controlling the thickness of the top layer material, this structure can exhibit different colors within the visible light band, thereby achieving a camouflage effect in the visible light band. Besides, the structure has high absorption in the laser band (α1.06 μm = 0.91, α1.55 μm = 0.99, α10.6 μm = 0.98), low emissivity in the infrared bands(α3-5μm = 0.29, α8-14μm = 0.29). The relatively high average emissivity in the non-atmospheric double-window band (ε2.5–3 μm = 0.41, ε5-8μm = 0.78) facilitate effective heat dissipation. This research provides a method for designing multi-spectral compatible camouflage technology which holds potential application value in military fields.

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具有激光-红外-可见伪装和热成像的多光谱超材料的反设计

先进探测技术的应用使得单波段伪装材料失效。因此，有必要发展红外多波段伪装技术。在这里，我们提出了一种结合遗传算法（GA）和严格耦合波分析（RCWA）的设计方法，以实现多层结构在可见光，近红外激光和中红外波段的兼容伪装。通过精确控制顶层材料的厚度，这种结构可以在可见光波段内呈现出不同的颜色，从而实现在可见光波段内的伪装效果。此外，该结构在激光波段具有高吸收率（α1.06 μm = 0.91, α1.55 μm = 0.99, α10.6 μm = 0.98），而在红外波段具有低发射率（α3-5μm = 0.29, α8-14μm = 0.29）。非大气双窗波段较高的平均发射率（ε2.5 ~ 3 μm = 0.41, ε5 ~ 8μm = 0.78）有利于有效散热。该研究为多光谱兼容伪装技术的设计提供了一种方法，在军事领域具有潜在的应用价值。

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Optics Communications 物理-光学

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

8.30%

发文量

681

审稿时长

38 days

期刊介绍： Optics Communications invites original and timely contributions containing new results in various fields of optics and photonics. The journal considers theoretical and experimental research in areas ranging from the fundamental properties of light to technological applications. Topics covered include classical and quantum optics, optical physics and light-matter interactions, lasers, imaging, guided-wave optics and optical information processing. Manuscripts should offer clear evidence of novelty and significance. Papers concentrating on mathematical and computational issues, with limited connection to optics, are not suitable for publication in the Journal. Similarly, small technical advances, or papers concerned only with engineering applications or issues of materials science fall outside the journal scope.