Topological Metasurface for Spin-Decoupled Wavefront Manipulation of Terahertz Surface Plasmons

Abstract

On-chip wavefront manipulation of terahertz surface plasmons is crucial for the miniaturization and practical application of terahertz technology. Recently, topological metasurfaces have emerged as a promising avenue for spin-decoupled wavefront manipulation, leveraging the unique topological properties of non-Hermitian matrices near their singular points. Despite their innovative phase control mechanisms, topological metasurfaces have not yet been explored for surface plasmon devices. Here, spin-decoupled wavefront manipulation of terahertz surface plasmons is experimentally achieved using freestanding topological metasurfaces. This approach promises to expand the control methods of surface plasmons and broaden the application scenarios of topological metasurfaces, providing a new paradigm for the design of integrated on-chip terahertz devices.