Dynamically control of THz wave polarization state based on a graphene composite metasurface

Guocui Wang*, Bin Hu, Muhammad Ismail Khan, Yan Zhang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Control of terahertz (THz) wave polarization state is of great significance for imaging and communication. Dynamically control of THz wave polarization state is achieved by an electronically controlling composite metasurface consisting of the gold cross antennas and a monolayer graphene. The graphene composite metasurface acts as a quarter-wave plate when the external control voltage is 0 V, by which the polarization state of the incident THz wave is converted from linear polarization to circular polarization. When voltage is increased, the chemical potential of graphene is increased gradually, transmitted polarization state of the THz wave is changed from right circular polarization to right elliptical polarization, and to linear polarization. Furthermore, the polarization state of the THz wave is able to be changed from left circular polarization to left elliptical polarization, and to linear polarization if the device is clockwise rotated by 90°. Our work will offer a new avenue for tunable THz polarization modulation devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptical Systems, Optoelectronic Instruments, Novel Display, and Imaging Technology
EditorsJuan Liu, Baohua Jia, Liangcai Cao, Xincheng Yao, Yongtian Wang, Takanori Nomura
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510655591
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2021 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems, Optoelectronic Instruments, Novel Display, and Imaging Technology - Virtual, Online, China
Duration: 8 Apr 202210 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12277
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2021 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems, Optoelectronic Instruments, Novel Display, and Imaging Technology
Country/TerritoryChina
CityVirtual, Online
Period8/04/2210/04/22

Keywords

  • graphene
  • Metasurface
  • polarize
  • THz
  • tunable

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