Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 23, Issue 9, 091302(2025)

High-efficiency polarized GaN light-emitting diode based on asymmetric metal nanograting metasurfaces On the Cover

Miao Wang1,2、*, Wentian Xu2, Hong Xu2,3, Keying Cao2,3, Juemin Yi1,2, Bing Cao3, Qinhua Wang3, Jianfeng Wang1,2, and Ke Xu1,2、**
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Display Materials and Chips, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
  • 2Platform for Characterization & Test, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
  • 3School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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    (a) Cross-sectional view of the proposed InGaN/GaN LED featuring integrated metasurfaces on both sides; (b) propagation and polarization conversion mechanisms of the TM- and TE-polarized components within the integrated structure.
    (a) Variation of phase difference (Δφ) with width W2 and height H4; (b) variation of amplitude ratio (|Ex|/|Ey|) with width W2 and height H4; (c) transmittance at varying heights and widths. Simulation parameters: P2 = 250 nm, W2 = 75 nm, and H4 = 110 nm.
    (a) Phase difference (Δφ) and amplitude ratio (|Ex|/|Ey|) of the AMNG structure vary as a function of wavelength. (b) Reflectance of the AMNGs varies as a function of wavelength. Simulation parameters: P2 = 250 nm, W2 = 75 nm, and H4 = 110 nm.
    (a) SEM of the fabricated structure of BMNGs with a period of 150 nm (uncoated). Inset, cross-section of PMMA grating structure. (b) Top view and cross-sectional view (inset) of the sapphire grating structure.
    (a) Measurement principle diagram of the integrated GaN-based LED device; (b) EL spectrum at room temperature for GaN-LED devices with the AMNG structure on the top emission surface and the BMNG metasurface structure on the sapphire substrate’s backside, under a forward current of 100 mA. (c) EL green luminescence intensity of GaN-based LEDs featuring asymmetric metasurfaces integrated on both upper and lower surfaces at various θ; (d) ER results for the integrated device and two comparative devices.
    (a) Results of micro-LEDs exposed to unpolarized light irradiation; (b) micro-LED imaging results obtained by utilizing a polarization light source in conjunction with a polarization analyzer; (c) polarization imaging results of the micro-LED device with electrode damage.
    • Table 1. Comparison of Polarization Characteristics and Fabrication Processes of Different Polarized LED Structures

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      Table 1. Comparison of Polarization Characteristics and Fabrication Processes of Different Polarized LED Structures

      Polarized LED structureER (±60°)Extraction efficiencyFabrication process
      BMNGs (top)[13]16–241aUV double beam lithography (DBL) or UV-NIL + metal coating
      BMNGs (top) + Al film (bottom)16–231.2UV-DBL or UV-NIL + metal coating
      BMNGs (top) + EMCA (bottom)[14]17–241.4UV-NIL + UV-DBL + metal coating (complex)
      BMNGs (top) + AMNGs (bottom)17–251.5UV NIL + metal coating (simple)
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    Miao Wang, Wentian Xu, Hong Xu, Keying Cao, Juemin Yi, Bing Cao, Qinhua Wang, Jianfeng Wang, Ke Xu, "High-efficiency polarized GaN light-emitting diode based on asymmetric metal nanograting metasurfaces," Chin. Opt. Lett. 23, 091302 (2025)

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    Paper Information

    Category: Integrated Optics

    Received: Mar. 9, 2025

    Accepted: May. 9, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 13, 2025

    The Author Email: Miao Wang (mwang2015@sinano.ac.cn), Ke Xu (kxu2006@sinano.ac.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/COL202523.091302

    CSTR:32184.14.COL202523.091302

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