Researchers Develop Innovative Flat Optics for Ultraviolet Light

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A new approach to UV photonics. Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative optical metasurface capable of reflecting and focusing ultraviolet light using tiny air-filled structures embedded in silicon.

Unlike conventional curved lenses, this ultra-thin optical structure uses precisely engineered microstructures to control and focus UV light.

Why does this matter?

The technology could open up new possibilities in:

  • Compact optical systems
  • High-resolution UV imaging
  • Spectroscopy and optical sensing
  • Integrated measurement and diagnostic systems

This development represents another exciting step towards miniaturised and integrated photonic technologies.

Source: optics.org · November 9, 2026 ·

https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/advanced-photonics/volume-9/issue-01/016002/UV-Mie-void-reflective-metasurfaces-in-silicon/10.1117/1.AP.9.1.016002.full

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