Abstract

Vector vortex beams (VVBs) with non-uniform polarization states have a wide range of applications, from particle capture to quantum information. Here, we theoretically demonstrate a generic design for all-dielectric metasurfaces operating in the terahertz (THz) band, characterized as a longitudinal evolution from scalar vortices carrying homogeneous polarization states to inhomogeneous vector vortices with polarization singularities. The order of the converted VVBs can be arbitrarily tailored by manipulating the topological charge embedded in two orthogonal circular polarization channels. The introduction of the extended focal length and the initial phase difference effectively guarantees the smoothness of the longitudinal switchable behavior. A generic design approach based on vector-generated metasurfaces can assist in the exploration of new singular properties of THz optical fields.

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