Wide-Angle Emission in Cylindrical Moiré Lattices Enabled by Rolling Origami

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Contributors

  • Min Tang - , Dalian University of Technology, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Fanzhou Lv - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Haiyun Dong - , CAS - Institute of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (Author)
  • Jiawei Wang - , Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (Author)
  • Chaoyuan Jin - , Zhejiang University (Author)
  • Tun Cao - , Dalian University of Technology (Author)
  • Ching Hua Lee - , National University of Singapore (Author)
  • Ronny Thomale - , University of Würzburg (Author)
  • Sebastian Klembt - , University of Würzburg (Author)
  • Yana Vaynzof - , Chair of Emerging Electronic Technologies (gB/IFW and cfaed), Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Libo Ma - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)

Abstract

Twisted photonic lattices that form moiré superlattices have attracted significant attention owing to their unique properties, in which the localized optical modes can serve as efficient light sources. However, in conventional moiré lattices, the emission direction of confined modes is typically fixed, and achieving a broad range of emission angles remains a significant challenge. Here, we design and fabricate single-layer moiré photonic lattices into cylindrical geometries using a nanomembrane origami technique. This approach enables wide-angle localized-mode emission while maintaining stable single-mode operation and excellent spectral uniformity. The moiré supercells support localized flat-band modes under various effective twist angles, resulting in the observation of periodic localized-mode emission over a wide range of azimuthal angles. Our research provides an approach for developing moiré light sources on curved surfaces, offering significant potential in applications that demand spatial light control, including three-dimensional imaging, light detection and ranging, and topological state manipulation.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5245-5250
Number of pages6
JournalNano letters
Volume26
Issue number15
Publication statusPublished - 22 Apr 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 41972839

Keywords

Keywords

  • cylindrical architecture, moiré lattice, self-rolling, wide-angle emission