Abstract

Topological interface states (TISs) in conventional one-dimensional (1D) photonic crystal (PhC) heterostructures strongly shift toward higher frequencies as the incident angle increases. This strong blueshift property of TISs intensively limits the operating angle ranges of TISs. Herein, we design two angle-insensitive photonic bandgaps (PBGs) in two hybrid 1D PhCs containing all-dielectric metamaterials. By cascading these two hybrid 1D PhCs to construct a hybrid 1D PhC heterostructure, we achieve an angle-insensitive TIS under transverse magnetic polarization. Empowered by the angle-insensitive property of the PBGs, the angular tolerance of the TIS reaches 69.65°, which is much higher than those of the TISs in conventional 1D PhC heterostructures. In addition, the angle-insensitive property of the TIS is robust against the layer thickness. Our work provides a viable route to achieving TISs with high angular tolerances and would facilitate the applications of photonic topological states.

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