Recent research in topological photonics has not only proposed and realized novel
topological phenomena such as one‐way broadband propagation and robust transport of …

An integrated way to generate and manipulate higher-order Poincaré sphere beams
(HOPBs) is a sought-after goal in photonic integrated circuits for high-capacity …

Light carries energy and momentum, laying the physical foundation of optical manipulation
that has facilitated advances in myriad scientific disciplines, ranging from biochemistry and …

Short-wavelength mid-infrared (2–2.5 μm wave band) silicon photonics has been a growing
area to boost the applications of integrated optoelectronics in free-space optical …

Multimode waveguide crossings (MWCs) are becoming more and more important as one of
the key elements for on‐chip optical routing and cross‐connection. However, it is still very …

Edge states in topological phase transitions have been observed in various platforms. To
date, verification of the edge states and the associated topological invariant are mostly …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) artificial metacrystals host rich topological phases, such as
Weyl points, nodal rings, and 3D photonic topological insulators. These topological states …

The polarization beam splitter (PBS) is a pivotal element in the polarization management of
free‐space optical instruments and systems. Photonic integrated circuits for sensing …

Flexible strain sensors that can convert mechanical irritation from an external environment
into electrical signals are key components in wearable devices. Here, using the principle of …

The mid-infrared (MIR, 2–20 μm) waveband is of great interest for integrated photonics in
many applications such as on-chip spectroscopic chemical sensing, and optical …