Yang Guantai, Xiao Qingxiong, Zhang Zhilin, Yu Zhe, Wang Xiaoxu, Lu Qianbo
Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710072, China.
iScience. 2025 Feb 15;28(3):111995. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.111995. eCollection 2025 Mar 21.
As an artificially manufactured planar device, a metasurface structure can produce unusual electromagnetic responses by harnessing four basic characteristics of the light wave. Traditional design processes rely on numerical algorithms combined with parameter optimization. However, such methods are often time-consuming and struggle to match actual responses. This paper aims to give a unique perspective to classify the artificial intelligence(AI)-enabled design, dividing it into forward and inverse designs according to the mapping relationship between variables and performance. Forward designs are driven by intelligent algorithms; neural networks are one of the principal ways to realize reverse design. This paper reviews recent progress in AI-enabled metasurface design, examining the principles, advantages, and potential applications. A rich content and detailed comparison can help build a holistic understanding of metasurface design. Moreover, the authors believe that this systematic and detailed review will pave the way for future research and the selection of practical applications.
作为一种人工制造的平面器件,超表面结构可以通过利用光波的四个基本特性产生异常的电磁响应。传统的设计过程依赖于结合参数优化的数值算法。然而,这些方法往往耗时且难以匹配实际响应。本文旨在从独特的视角对基于人工智能(AI)的设计进行分类,根据变量与性能之间的映射关系将其分为正向设计和逆向设计。正向设计由智能算法驱动;神经网络是实现逆向设计的主要方法之一。本文回顾了基于AI的超表面设计的最新进展,研究了其原理、优势和潜在应用。丰富的内容和详细的比较有助于建立对超表面设计的全面理解。此外,作者认为这种系统而详细的综述将为未来的研究和实际应用的选择铺平道路。