Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 23, Issue 9, (2025)

High-efficiency polarized GaN light-emitting diode (LED) based on asymmetric metal nano-grating metasurfaces [Early Posting]

Wang Miao, Xu Wentian, Xu Hong, Cao Keying, Yi Juemin, Cao Bing, Wang Chinhua, Wang Jianfeng, Xu Ke
Author Affiliations
  • Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-Bionics Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • China
  • Soochow University
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    We have designed and fabricated a polarization LED utilizing asymmetric nanograting metasurfaces, characterized by distinct grating structures on the top and bottom surfaces. Experimental results indicate a 34.66% improvement in polarization light extraction efficiency within ±60°relative to traditional metal-coated sapphire substrates. The measured average extinction ratio surpasses 21.62 dB within this angular range. By incorporating a half-wave plate function at the bottom through asymmetric nano-grating metasurfaces, this LED design streamlines fabrication processes, reduces complexity, and enhances the efficiency of linearly polarized light. This innovative approach presents a promising solution for Micro-LED failure analysis, advanced optical displays, communication systems, and photonic computing applications.

    Paper Information

    Manuscript Accepted: Apr. 14, 2025

    Posted: May. 9, 2025

    DOI: 10.3788/COL202523.091302