Multiple-order differential imaging based on two types of topological singularity in one dimensional photonic crystals

TL;DR

This paper explores how topological singularities in 1D photonic crystals enable multiple-order differential imaging, revealing new imaging capabilities and robustness in subwavelength regions.

Contribution

It systematically links topological properties of 1D photonic crystals with advanced differential imaging techniques, introducing novel multi-order imaging methods.

Findings

First-order differential imaging supported by first type topological singularities.

Higher-order differential imaging achieved without fine tuning.

Effective in deep subwavelength regions.

Abstract

The differential imaging have garnered significant attention owing to its boundary detection capabilities in image processing. However, to date, there has been scant research investigating the relationship between the differential imaging effect and the topological properties of a one dimensional(1D) system. In this work, we systematically investigate the multiple-order differential imaging based on two types of topological singularity in 1D photonic crystals(PhCs). For both oblique and normal incidences , We conduct a detailed investigation of differential imaging effect. For the oblique incident cases, the first type topological singularities support first-order differential imaging in both x and y directions. Meanwhile, based on the second type topological singularities, $\partial^2 /\partial x \partial y$-type differential imaging can be achieved. For the normal incident cases, the first type topological singularities can support radial second-order and fourth-order differential imaging and the second type topological singularities can support radial fourth-order differential imaging without the need for fine tuning of the structural parameters. We further demonstrates the realization of these differential imaging effects in the deep subwavelength region by shifting the first type topological singularities into this region. This research connects the topological properties of PhCs with optical differential imaging, paving the way for the development of multiple-order differential imaging devices with improved robustness and functionality.