Directional Excitation of Multi-Dimensional Coupled Topological Photonic States Based on Higher-Order Chiral Source

The topological phase of matter brings extra inspiration for efficient light manipulation. Here, we propose two-parameter tunable topological transitions based on distorted Kagome photonic crystals. By selecting specific splicing boundaries, we successfully visualize several diverse types of robust...

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Main Authors: Jiangle He, Yaxuan Li, Yangyang Fan, Xinwen Zhao, Lin Ding, Xueqi Yuan, Beijia Ji, Junzheng Hu, Lifu Liu, Guangxu Su, Peng Zhan, Fanxin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Photonics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/5/488
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Summary:The topological phase of matter brings extra inspiration for efficient light manipulation. Here, we propose two-parameter tunable topological transitions based on distorted Kagome photonic crystals. By selecting specific splicing boundaries, we successfully visualize several diverse types of robust edge states and corner states. Through introducing optical vortices with tunable orbital angular momentum, we demonstrate the directional excitation of multi-dimensional topological states as needed. Furthermore, we have studied the coupling effects of multi-dimensional photonic states and the modulation of source in three typical areas. This work provides an instructive avenue for manipulating light in integrated topological photonic devices.
ISSN:2304-6732