Graphene-based metasurface for real-time control of three electromagnetic wave modes and polarization state

In various practical applications, the demand for switchable metasurfaces with versatile functionalities has grown significantly. This paper proposes a graphene-based metasurface that offers independent control over all three electromagnetic (EM) wave modes (i.e., reflection, transmission, and absor...

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Veröffentlicht in:Diamond and related materials 2023-11, Vol.139, p.110279, Article 110279
Hauptverfasser: Farzin, Parsa, Soleimani, Mohammad
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In various practical applications, the demand for switchable metasurfaces with versatile functionalities has grown significantly. This paper proposes a graphene-based metasurface that offers independent control over all three electromagnetic (EM) wave modes (i.e., reflection, transmission, and absorption) as well as the polarization state for both reflection and transmission modes, all achieved in real-time at terahertz frequency. The metasurface is designed with a multilayer structure, comprising quartz, gold, and graphene. Two graphene sheets are placed at the beginning and end of the structure to control specific functionalities. By dynamically adjusting the chemical potential of each graphene sheet, the proposed metasurface can manipulate all three EM wave modes and convert linear to circular polarization independently for both reflection and transmission modes. Additionally, the metasurface can switch from polarization conversion to without polarization conversion of the reflected wave by adjusting the chemical potential of graphene. Due to its numerous switchable functions and a high degree of freedom, the presented metasurface has the potential to be used in wireless communication, biomedicine, and optoelectronic devices. [Display omitted] •As the chemical potential of graphene increases, its state changes from dielectric to metal.•By applying a suitable bias voltage to the graphene, the wave can be trapped inside the structure.•It is very difficult to control all three electromagnetic wave modes in a monolayer metasurface.
ISSN:0925-9635
1879-0062
DOI:10.1016/j.diamond.2023.110279