Advances in metasurface-based mosaic filters for single-photon detector arrays

Peter Connolly*, Yash D. Shah, Jessica Valli, Arran Sykes, James P. Grant, Claudio Accarino, Yoann Altmann, Colin Rickman, David R. S. Cumming, Gerald Stuart Buller

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Abstract

This paper introduces the field of metamaterials, details various optical uses of metasurfaces and demonstrates their suitability for imaging with single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) detector arrays as an integrated optical component. A design for a metasurface-based color filter array (CFA) is presented, the fabrication methodology detailed, and a sample is integrated with a SPAD array. Examples of imaging applications using the integrated assembly are demonstrated, including passive and fluorescence imaging microscopy. The limitations of current metasurface color filtering techniques are highlighted and directions for future advances and applications discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEmerging Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Security and Defence VII
EditorsGerald S. Buller, Richard C. Hollins, Robert A. Lamb, Martin Laurenzis
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9781510655515
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Dec 2022
EventEmerging Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Security and Defence VII 2022 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 5 Sept 20227 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12274
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceEmerging Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Security and Defence VII 2022
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period5/09/227/09/22

Keywords

  • color filter array
  • fluorescence
  • metamaterial
  • Metasurface
  • plasmonic
  • single-photon imaging
  • SPAD

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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