High-performance polarization-controlled perfect optical vortex generation via all-dielectric metasurfaces in the visible region

Abstract Metasurfaces, with superiority in integration and flexibility compared to conventional bulky optical elements, open a perspective in generating perfect optical vortex (POV). However, the generation of POV beams with simultaneous high-efficiency, multi-functionality, and broadband is still challenging. Here, we design POV generators based on highly efficient all-dielectric metasurfaces and produce POV beams in simulation in the visible region with maximum generation efficiency of 74%. Such high efficiency originates from the stimulation of the resonance modes of polarization-dependent parity in the well-designed unit cell. By superposing two sets of phase profiles, polarization-controlled POV generators are obtained. Furthermore, the POV generator exhibits broadband property due to the geometric phase independent of the incident wavelengths. Our work provides an effective approach for generating controllable POV beams, promoting the construction of integrated and multi-functional optical systems.