Ningrui Xiao, He Lin, Yuyao Wang, Yingchi Lin, Jin Qiu, Liucen Wang, Cheng Huang, Xiaoliang Ma, Xiangang Luo
{"title":"Broadband and Athermal Infrared Engineering: A Minimalist Meta‐Composite Optical Architecture for a 100°C Temperature Span","authors":"Ningrui Xiao, He Lin, Yuyao Wang, Yingchi Lin, Jin Qiu, Liucen Wang, Cheng Huang, Xiaoliang Ma, Xiangang Luo","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72037","url":null,"abstract":"Hybrid meta‐refractive systems offer a viable pathway to overcome the multi‐dimensional performance trade‐offs of metalenses. However, conventional spatial‐stacking designs struggle to simultaneously achieve minimalism and athermalization. Here, a minimalist meta‐composite optical architecture is proposed based on a full‐field inverse‐design method. By integrating two‐dimensional subwavelength meta‐atoms onto micro‐curved surfaces, this approach precisely regulates the thermal phase response, achieving significant suppression of both thermal and high‐order aberrations. Based on this, we further demonstrate a meta‐composite optical system (MCOS) comprising only two elements, achieving a focal shift of merely ±6.7 µm across the 8–12 µm bandwidth and a 100°C temperature span (from −40°C to 60°C). Meanwhile, the MCOS exhibits a superior modulation transfer function (MTF) and excellent imaging resolution under various temperature conditions. In addition, the athermalization mechanism and the tolerances of non‐ideal structural profiles for meta‐atoms are rigorously derived and analyzed, effectively mitigating temperature‐induced degradation of image quality. By integrating with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform, the excellent infrared thermal imaging demonstration of the MCOS has been experimentally confirmed. This work offers a feasible pathway for the development of integrated optics and the deployment of minimalist optical systems.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149172656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tianyu Shu,Xiangkai Liu,Keyan Chen,Chao Tan,Guohua Hu,Siyuan Luo,Zegao Wang
{"title":"Overcoming the Dark Current–Spectral Range Trade-Off in Room-Temperature Two-Dimensional Photodetectors via Photothermal-Assisted Tunneling","authors":"Tianyu Shu,Xiangkai Liu,Keyan Chen,Chao Tan,Guohua Hu,Siyuan Luo,Zegao Wang","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72039","url":null,"abstract":"By fabricating a MoTe2/h-BN/graphene tunneling heterojunction, we simultaneously achieved ultra-low dark current and ultra-wideband optical response spanning the visible to terahertz spectrum by synergistically utilizing the high insulating barrier of atomically thick h-BN and the photothermal-assisted tunneling process.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"167 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149150307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiameng Wei,Bing Yang,Lei Shang,Siqi Li,Yanan Zhao,Huiya Li,Lei Zhou,Rongxing He
{"title":"Exceptionally Water-Stable Hybrid Metal Halides via Divide-and-Conquer Strategy for Anti-Counterfeiting and X-Ray Imaging","authors":"Jiameng Wei,Bing Yang,Lei Shang,Siqi Li,Yanan Zhao,Huiya Li,Lei Zhou,Rongxing He","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72041","url":null,"abstract":"This work introduces a divide-and-conquer molecular interface engineering paradigm for OIMH instability. For Sn2+, a water-locking mechanism builds hydrogen-bond networks for one year stability; for Cu+, a covalent armor anchors hydrophobic layers. These enable non-encapsulated underwater X-ray imaging with record resolution and multi-level information encryption, supporting practical use in humid environments.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149150309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoxue Zeng,Yaokai Niu,Qiye Wen,Jiangwei Cao,Ruifeng Wang,Zhiyong Zhong,Lichuan Jin
{"title":"Boosting Terahertz Emission via Ultrathin Cu-Engineered Interfacial Orbital Hybridization","authors":"Xiaoxue Zeng,Yaokai Niu,Qiye Wen,Jiangwei Cao,Ruifeng Wang,Zhiyong Zhong,Lichuan Jin","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72055","url":null,"abstract":"Inserting an ultrathin Cu layer between Pt and the oxide substrate enhances terahertz emission from Pt/Co/SiO2 heterostructures. This effect stems from deposition-induced Cu/Pt interfacial alloying via interface element mixing. The Cu interlayer creates an additional pathway for Pt oxidation, substantially improving orbital-to-charge conversion. This interface engineering provides a novel strategy for high-performance terahertz emitters.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149150308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-Performance (hk0)-Oriented Sb2S3 Photodetectors Toward Diversified Optoelectronic Applications","authors":"Yu Chen,Jiahui Liu,Xiancheng Meng,Xinyi Guan,Zichen Song,Kai Zhang,Lizhao Su,Enqi Deng,Huanrong Liang,Wenjing Huang,Zhaoqiang Zheng,Chun Du,Yichao Zou,Jiandong Yao,Guowei Yang","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72027","url":null,"abstract":"The (hk0)-oriented Sb2S3 thin films are successfully grown by pulsed-laser deposition and assembled into photodetectors. The devices exhibit UV–vis–NIR photoresponse and competitive photosensitivity, which is ascribed to the synergy of high-efficiency axial transport and strong light trapping. These devices enable respiration monitoring and optoelectronic imaging beyond human visual scope, illustrating a versatile platform for scalable, multifunctional optoelectronic systems.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"293 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149150312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dong Tu,Wenxuan Yao,Xinru Huang,Yufan Yuan,Hang Yang,Guogang Li
{"title":"Modulation of Mechanical Quenching Properties and Analysis of the Mechano-Optical Conversion Mechanism in ZnS","authors":"Dong Tu,Wenxuan Yao,Xinru Huang,Yufan Yuan,Hang Yang,Guogang Li","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72053","url":null,"abstract":"Decoding the physical transition between mechanical quenching (MQ) and mechanoluminescence (ML) remains a formidable challenge. This work presents the deterministic modulation of mechano-optical responses in ZnS through H3BO3 defect engineering. Suppressing deep sulfur vacancy non-radiative sinks strategically redirects stress-liberated electrons toward shallow luminescent traps, seamlessly transitioning the material from high-contrast MQ force sensing to intense ML emission.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149150311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yushuo Song, Shunda Qiao, Hanxu Ma, Ying He, Yufei Ma
{"title":"Quartz‐Tuning‐Fork‐Filtered Heterodyne Interferometric Phase‐Dispersion Gas Sensing Based on Dual‐Channel Hilbert Phase Extraction","authors":"Yushuo Song, Shunda Qiao, Hanxu Ma, Ying He, Yufei Ma","doi":"10.1002/lpor.72042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.72042","url":null,"abstract":"A novel heterodyne Mach–Zehnder phase‐dispersion gas sensing method by combining quartz‐tuning‐fork (QTF) narrow‐band filtering with dual‐channel Hilbert phase extraction was proposed in this paper for the first time. The laser was split into a gas‐interacting signal arm carrying refractive‐index‐induced phase information and an acousto‐optic‐modulator (AOM)‐frequency‐shifted reference arm. After recombination, the two beams generated a photodetected heterodyne interference signal carrying the refractive‐index‐induced phase information. A 32.7 kHz QTF was used as a narrow‐band physical filter to suppress DC background and low‐frequency drift, concentrating the response near resonance. For phase readout, the AOM reference and QTF output were synchronously acquired to construct Hilbert analytic signals. Multiplying the detection‐channel analytic signal by the complex conjugate of the reference‐channel signal yielded a reference‐compensated instantaneous phase difference, converting absolute phase readout into relative phase readout and reducing offsets from system restart, acquisition‐trigger variations, and reference phase‐zero drift. Using C <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> H <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> as the target gas, the system achieves stable 2000 s measurement at 1%. Allan analysis shows 8.5 ppm sensitivity at 1 s and an optimized detection limit of 793 ppb at 53 s. This method integrates physical filtering, reference compensation, and digital phase readout for robust gas sensing.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149130548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Loubnan Abou Hamdan, Aloke Jana, Rémi Colom, Nour Abouyoussef, Cooper Carlson, Adam Overvig, Felix Binkowski, Sven Burger, Patrice Genevet
{"title":"A Complex‐Frequency Framework for Kerker Unidirectionality in Photonic Resonators","authors":"Loubnan Abou Hamdan, Aloke Jana, Rémi Colom, Nour Abouyoussef, Cooper Carlson, Adam Overvig, Felix Binkowski, Sven Burger, Patrice Genevet","doi":"10.1002/lpor.202500836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lpor.202500836","url":null,"abstract":"Electromagnetic scattering exhibits various anomalous behaviors, such as forward or backward scattering effects known as the Kerker conditions. These anomalies appear in non‐Hermitian photonic resonators and are mathematically described by operators with complex eigenfrequencies. Here, an effective Hamiltonian approach is proposed to analyze the complex eigenvalues of scattering systems. By imposing zero scattering constraints (i.e., transmission or reflection zeros) on the Hamiltonian of a two‐mode photonic system, the complex eigenvalues corresponding to transmissionless and reflectionless modes are calculated and it is revealed that the Kerker anomalies are a result of spontaneous parity‐time (PT)‐symmetry‐breaking in the complex plane. This formalism provides a generic method to study non‐Hermitian scattering and offers physical insights into coupled‐mode resonating systems. Furthermore, it provides universal rules for designing photonic devices with unidirectional scattering and full 2π phase modulation.","PeriodicalId":204,"journal":{"name":"Laser & Photonics Reviews","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149130551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}