Rethinking photonic nanojets: a new definition and design paradigm

Abstract

We propose a rigorous, physically interpretable, and quantifiable definition of the photonic nanojet (PNJ). This framework resolves longstanding ambiguities in measuring PNJ dimensions and leverages an optimal mass transport-based metric to quantify PNJ quality. Building on this metric, we develop a PNJ steering methodology that requires no opto-mechanical intervention, relying solely on phase-only illumination modulation.

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