Generation Of Vector Beams Of Bell-Like States By Manipulating Vector Vortex Modes With Plasmonic Metasurfaces

Metasurfaces with orthogonal nano-slit pairs arranged on spirals are proposed to generate vector beams (VBs) of Bell-like states and slanted polarizations. The design of the metasurfaces is based on the theoretically derived parameter condition for manipulation of the two vector vortex modes, which is satisfied by matching the three parameters of rotation order m, the spiral order n, and incident polarization helicity sigma. The linear polarization states of the VBs are controlled by the initial orientation angle phi(0) of slit pairs. VBs of satisfying quality are experimentally obtained, with the analytical and simulated results validated. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America