High-<i>Q</i> unidirectional polarization singularities

Unidirectional guided resonances (UGRs), which are eigenstates that radiate exclusively in a single channel, are promising for advancing diverse photonic devices. However, existing approaches face an inherent trade-off between achieving high-Q factors and maximizing the radiation-asymmetry ratios. To address this challenge, we propose a scheme that exploits both out-of-plane and in-plane couplings to generate bound states in the continuum with precise radial and rotational control in momentum space. This approach effectively decouples the Q factors of UGRs from their radiation-asymmetry ratios. As a result, we achieve UGRs with Q factors exceeding ${10}^{4}$, which is 1--2 orders of magnitude higher than traditional UGRs. Furthermore, we demonstrate the ability to reverse the emission direction of these UGRs, leading to a broad range of radiation-asymmetry ratios from \ensuremath{-}53 to 55 dB. We further validate the practical realization of high-Q UGRs using a silicon-on-silica system. Our findings provide a versatile method for generating high-Q UGRs, offering alternative pathways for innovations in nonlinear optics, light-matter interactions, and advanced optoelectronic applications.