Multifunctional meta-optic azimuthal shear interferometer
Abstract
Azimuthal shear interferometry is a versatile tool for analyzing wavefront asymmetries. However, conventional systems are bulky, alignment-sensitive, and prone to nonuniform shear. We present a broadband, compact, and robust meta-optics-based azimuthal shear interferometer in a common-path configuration, reducing the system size to the millimeter scale. Unlike conventional designs, the meta-optic azimuthal shear interferometer utilizes the localized wavefront modulation capabilities of meta-optics to achieve uniform azimuthal shear displacement independent of radial position, significantly enhancing accuracy and stability. Our approach eliminates the need for bulky optical components and precise multi-path alignment, making it more resilient to environmental disturbances. Its multifunctionality is demonstrated through applications in all-optical edge detection, differential interference contrast microscopy, and aberrated wavefront sensing. These results underscore its potential for real-time analog image processing, advanced optical imaging, and optical testing.
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@article{arxiv.2502.05569,
title = {Multifunctional meta-optic azimuthal shear interferometer},
author = {Linzhi Yu and Sergei Shevtsov and Haobijam Johnson Singh and Peter G. Kazansky and Humeyra Caglayan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.05569},
year = {2025}
}