Terahertz addressed spatial light modulator based on bi-material cantilevers array

Y. Wen, W. Ma, X. Yu*, Y. Zhao, M. Liu, L. Dong

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Abstract

This paper reports a novel spatial light modulator (SLM) with 256×256 pixels addressed by terahertz (THz) radiation. The SLM was realized by integrating metamaterial absorbers (MAs) into bi-material cantilever pixels and fabricated by a polyimide (PI) sacrificial layer process on a glass substrate. The device works passively in an optical reflection mode with no-electronic components and can easily achieve high resolution. The coaxial visible light was spatially modulated to a Gaussian spot and cross shape with the measured modulation sensitivity of 0.18 deg/μW and the theoretical time constant of 7.8ms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages920-923
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989553
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Aug 2015
Event18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 - Anchorage, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage
Period21/06/1525/06/15

Keywords

  • Terahertz
  • bi-material cantilever
  • metamaterial absorbers
  • spatial light modulator

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