An ultra-compact metasurface-based chromatic confocal sensor

Ho Tin Chan; Dawei Tang; James Williamson; Haydn Martin; Andrew Henning; Jane Jiang

doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2023.04.002

An ultra-compact metasurface-based chromatic confocal sensor

Ho Tin Chan, Dawei Tang, James Williamson, Haydn Martin, Andrew Henning, Jane Jiang

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Metasurfaces are planar optical elements that provide much greater freedom in manipulating light than conventional optics. This article explores the potential for miniaturised metasurface-based optical sensors. We consider the realisation of a chromatic confocal sensor for position measurement, where a conventional hyperchromatic lens is replaced by a metasurface. The design and fabrication process for a metasurface based on truncated-waveguide type meta-atoms is described. Experimental evaluation of the sensor performance confirms the potential for metasurface-based optical sensors to form the basis of a new generation of miniature, lightweight, low-cost optical sensors to support the data-driven manufacturing technologies of the future.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	465-468
Number of pages	4
Journal	CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume	72
Issue number	1
Early online date	13 Jul 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.04.002
Publication status	Published - 13 Jul 2023

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