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Samaha AC, Doumani J, Kritzell TE, Xu H, Baydin A, Ajayan PM, Tahchi ME, Kono J. Graphene Terahertz Devices for Sensing and Communication. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401151. [PMID: 39087386 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Graphene-based terahertz (THz) devices have emerged as promising platforms for a variety of applications, leveraging graphene's unique optoelectronic properties. This review explores recent advancements in utilizing graphene in THz technology, focusing on two main aspects: THz molecular sensing and THz wave modulation. In molecular sensing, the environment-sensitive THz transmission and emission properties of graphene are utilized for enabling molecular adsorption detection and biomolecular sensing. This capability holds significant potential, from the detection of pesticides to DNA at high sensitivity and selectivity. In THz wave modulation, crucial for next-generation wireless communication systems, graphene demonstrates remarkable potential in absorption modulation when gated. Novel device structures, spectroscopic systems, and metasurface architectures have enabled enhanced absorption and wave modulation. Furthermore, techniques such as spatial phase modulation and polarization manipulation have been explored. From sensing to communication, graphene-based THz devices present a wide array of opportunities for future research and development. Finally, advancements in sensing techniques not only enhance biomolecular analysis but also contribute to optimizing graphene's properties for communication by enabling efficient modulation of electromagnetic waves. Conversely, developments in communication strategies inform and enhance sensing capabilities, establishing a mutually beneficial relationship.
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- Anna-Christina Samaha
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Intelligent Materials, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences 2, Lebanese University, Jdeidet, 90656, Lebanon
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Intelligent Materials, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences 2, Lebanese University, Jdeidet, 90656, Lebanon
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Carbon Hub, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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Wang Y, Xiong Y, Chen M, Liu F, He H, Ma Q, Gao P, Xiang G, Zhang L. The biological effects of terahertz wave radiation-induced injury on neural stem cells. iScience 2023; 26:107418. [PMID: 37771661 PMCID: PMC10523010 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Terahertz (THz) is an electromagnetic wave with a radiation wavelength range of 30-3000 μm and a frequency of 0.1-10 THz. With the development of new THz sources and devices, THz has been widely applied in various fields. However, there are few studies on biological effects of THz irradiation on the human neural stem cells (hNSCs) and mouse neural stem cells (mNSCs), which need to be further studied. We studied the biological effects of THz radiation on hNSCs and mNSCs. The effects of THz irradiation time and average output power on the proliferation, apoptosis, and DNA damage of NSCs were analyzed by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence. The results showed that the proliferation and apoptosis of NSCs were dose-dependently affected by THz irradiation time and average output power. The proliferation of hNSCs was more vulnerable to damage and apoptosis was more serious under the same terahertz irradiation conditions compared to those of mNSCs.
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- Yunxia Wang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education of China, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education of China, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Sideris S, Zixian H, McDonnell C, Li G, Ellenbogen T. Holographic THz Beam Generation by Nonlinear Plasmonic Metasurface Emitters. ACS PHOTONICS 2023; 10:2972-2979. [PMID: 37602295 PMCID: PMC10436349 DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.3c00775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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The advancement of terahertz (THz) technology hinges on the progress made in the development of efficient sources capable of generating and shaping the THz emission. However, the currently available THz sources provide limited control over the generated field. Here, we use near-field interactions in nonlinear Pancharatnam-Berry phase plasmonic metasurfaces to achieve deep subwavelength, precise, and continuous control over the local amplitude of the emitted field. We show that this new ability can be used for holographic THz beam generation. Specifically, we demonstrate the generation of precisely shaped Hermite-Gauss, Top-Hat, and triangular beams. We show that using this method, higher-order modes are completely suppressed, indicating optimal nonlinear diffraction efficiency. In addition, we demonstrate the application of the generated structured beams for obtaining enhanced imaging resolution and contrast. These demonstrations hold immense potential to address challenges associated with a broad range of new applications employing THz technology.
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- Symeon Sideris
- Department
of Physical Electronics, School of Electrical Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Center
for Light-Matter Interaction, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6779801, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern
University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department
of Physical Electronics, School of Electrical Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Center
for Light-Matter Interaction, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6779801, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern
University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Institute
for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department
of Physical Electronics, School of Electrical Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Center
for Light-Matter Interaction, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 6779801, Israel
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Jalal A, Khan MI, Qasim M, Hu B. Multifunctional and switchable metamaterial for terahertz polarization modulation in the reflection mode. JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. A, OPTICS, IMAGE SCIENCE, AND VISION 2023; 40:1183-1190. [PMID: 37706771 DOI: 10.1364/josaa.486473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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In this paper, a broadband multi-layered active metamaterial design is investigated, which can achieve a high polarization conversion efficiency over a wide band of frequencies in the terahertz regime. The design can be switched to an efficient metamaterial absorber using the phase transition property of vanadium dioxide (V O 2). Additionally, the designed structure can convert the linear polarization of the incoming wavefronts to its cross-polarization and linear polarization to circular polarization in the reflection mode. The broadband characteristic is achieved due to the strong anisotropic behavior of the metasurface. The structure is robust to a wide range of incident angles as well. The proposed switchable multifunctional design can contribute to the development of active plasmonic polarization devices and metamaterial absorbers.
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Farhad A, Pyun JY. Terahertz Meets AI: The State of the Art. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23115034. [PMID: 37299760 DOI: 10.3390/s23115034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Terahertz (THz) is a promising technology for future wireless communication networks, particularly for 6G and beyond. The ultra-wide THz band, ranging from 0.1 to 10 THz, can potentially address the limited capacity and scarcity of spectrum in current wireless systems such as 4G-LTE and 5G. Furthermore, it is expected to support advanced wireless applications requiring high data transmission and quality services, i.e., terabit-per-second backhaul systems, ultra-high-definition streaming, virtual/augmented reality, and high-bandwidth wireless communications. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been used mainly for resource management, spectrum allocation, modulation and bandwidth classification, interference mitigation, beamforming, and medium access control layer protocols to improve THz performance. This survey paper examines the use of AI in state-of-the-art THz communications, discussing the challenges, potentials, and shortcomings. Additionally, this survey discusses the available platforms, including commercial, testbeds, and publicly available simulators for THz communications. Finally, this survey provides future strategies for improving the existing THz simulators and using AI methods, including deep learning, federated learning, and reinforcement learning, to improve THz communications.
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- Arshad Farhad
- Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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Kim M, Kim SH, Kang C, Kim S, Kee CS. Highly efficient graphene terahertz modulator with tunable electromagnetically induced transparency-like transmission. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6680. [PMID: 37095302 PMCID: PMC10126146 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34020-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Graphene-based optical modulators have been extensively studied owing to the high mobility and tunable permittivity of graphene. However, weak graphene-light interactions make it difficult to achieve a high modulation depth with low energy consumption. Here, we propose a high-performance graphene-based optical modulator consisting of a photonic crystal structure and a waveguide with graphene that exhibits an electromagnetically-induced-transparency-like (EIT-like) transmission spectrum at terahertz frequency. The high quality-factor guiding mode to generate the EIT-like transmission enhances light-graphene interaction, and the designed modulator achieves a high modulation depth of 98% with a significantly small Fermi level shift of 0.05 eV. The proposed scheme can be utilized in active optical devices that require low power consumption.
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- Myunghwan Kim
- Division of Applied Photonics System Research, Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea
- Optical Packaging Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Gwangju, 61012, South Korea
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- Division of Applied Photonics System Research, Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea
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- Division of Applied Photonics System Research, Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea
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- Division of Applied Photonics System Research, Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea.
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- Division of Applied Photonics System Research, Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, 61005, South Korea.
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Nikitin PA, Gerasimov VV, Khasanov IS. Acousto-Optic Modulation and Deflection of Terahertz Radiation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8836. [PMID: 36556643 PMCID: PMC9781721 DOI: 10.3390/ma15248836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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It is known that one of the ways to increase the energy efficiency of acousto-optic devices is to use ultrasound beams with a higher power density. It has been established experimentally that the use of a partially electroded ultrasonic transducer significantlyincreases the energy efficiency of the acousto-optic modulator of terahertz radiation. In addition, the operation of an acousto-optic deflector of terahertz radiation with the use of a sectioned ultrasound transducer was theoretically investigated. It showed that a deflector of this kind enables one to achieve higher angular resolution.
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- Department of Physics, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Gong S, Bi C, Wang L, Zeng H, Lan F, Yang Z, Zhang Y. Dynamic terahertz transmission based on coupling reconfiguration of spoof surface plasmon polaritons. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:41264-41270. [PMID: 36366608 DOI: 10.1364/oe.472959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this paper, we propose a dynamic transmission structure based on the coupling reconfiguration of spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) in a 2D coplanar grating. By embedding a VO2 film into the signal line, the dynamic transmission is realized by reconfiguring the coupling of terahertz waves from quasi-TEM waves to SSPPs. The analysis shows that the transmission can be modulated in almost the entire band of the SSPPs, which further benefits a promising group delay due to the weak dispersion characteristic in the frequency region much lower than the cut-off frequency of SSPPs. In addition, for the dynamic modulation caused by the coupling reconfiguration, only rather a small area of VO2 film is needed to break the robustness of the 2D coplanar grating. Therefore, the coupling reconfiguration mechanism proposed in this paper facilitates the realization of an easily on-chip integrated dynamic SSPPs transmission structure with ultra-large bandwidth, and low group delay time difference. Accordingly, the presented mechanism will play a positive role in promoting the development of terahertz dynamic devices.
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Liu Y, Acuna W, Zhang H, Ho DQ, Hu R, Wang Z, Janotti A, Bryant G, Davydov AV, Zide JMO, Law S. Bi 2Se 3 Growth on (001) GaAs Substrates for Terahertz Integrated Systems. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:42683-42691. [PMID: 36074957 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Terahertz (THz) technologies have been of interest for many years due to the variety of applications including gas sensing, nonionizing imaging of biological systems, security and defense, and so forth. To date, scientists have used different classes of materials to perform different THz functions. However, to assemble an on-chip THz integrated system, we must understand how to integrate these different materials. Here, we explore the growth of Bi2Se3, a topological insulator material that could serve as a plasmonic waveguide in THz integrated devices, on technologically important GaAs(001) substrates. We explore surface treatments and find that an atomically smooth GaAs surface is critical to achieving high-quality Bi2Se3 films despite the relatively weak film/substrate interaction. Calculations indicate that the Bi2Se3/GaAs interface is likely selenium-terminated and shows no evidence of chemical bonding between the Bi2Se3 and the substrate. These results are a guide for integrating van der Waals materials with conventional semiconductor substrates and serve as the first steps toward achieving an on-chip THz integrated system.
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- Yongchen Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Theiss Research, Inc., La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Nanoscale Device Characterization Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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Kim M, Kee CS, Kim S. Graphene-based fine tuning of Fano resonance transmission of quasi-bound states in the continuum. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:30666-30671. [PMID: 36242165 DOI: 10.1364/oe.468890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Quasi-bound state in the continuum (BIC) has significant potential because it supports an ultra-high quality factor (Q-factor). Here, we propose a graphene-embedded subwavelength grating that supports quasi-BIC for tuning very sharp Fano resonance transmission. The strongly enhanced light-graphene interaction from the quasi-BIC enables fine variation of the transmission at the resonant wavelength. The Q-factor of quasi-BIC significantly decreases as the Fermi level of graphene increases. We also propose a low-energy consumption THz-wave modulator using this scheme. The designed modulator shows approximately 100% modulation depth with a Fermi level shift of only EF = 90 meV.
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Ran J, Chen T, Hao H, Wen D, Zhang X, Ren Y. Electrically controlled terahertz modulator with deep modulation and slow wave effect via a HEMT integrated metasurface. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:16134-16144. [PMID: 36221464 DOI: 10.1364/oe.451677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Slow wave and localized field are conducive to terahertz (THz) modulators with deep and fast modulation. Here we propose an electrically controlled THz modulator with slow wave effect and localized field composed of a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) integrated metasurface. Unlike previously proposed schemes to realize slow wave effect electrically, this proposal controls the resonant modes directly through HEMT switches instead of the surrounding materials, leading to a modulation depth of 96% and a group delay of 10.4ps. The confined electric field where HEMT is embedded, and the slow wave effect, work together to pave a new mechanism for THz modulators with high performance.
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Qi M, Liu R, Li B, Wang S, Fan R, Zhao X, Xu D. Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:79. [PMID: 35200340 PMCID: PMC8869163 DOI: 10.3390/bios12020079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Terahertz is a new radiation source with many unique advantages. In recent years, its application has rapidly expanded to various fields, but there are few studies on the individual effects of terahertz. In this study, we investigated the behavioral effects of terahertz radiation on C57BL/6 mice, and we conducted an open field test, an elevated plus maze test, a light-dark box test, a three-chamber social test, and a forced swim test to explore the effects of terahertz radiation on mice from a behavioral perspective. The results show that terahertz wave may increase anti-anxiety, anti-depression, and social interaction in mice.
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- Miao Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
- The School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
- The School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
- The School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
- The School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
- The School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Centre for Plasma Biomedicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (M.Q.); (R.L.); (B.L.); (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Z.)
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Jakhar A, Kumar P, Husain S, Dhyani V, Chouksey A, Rai PK, Rawat JS, Das S. Bilayer MoS2 on silicon for higher terahertz amplitude modulation. NANO EXPRESS 2021. [DOI: 10.1088/2632-959x/ac1ef6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The terahertz (THz) amplitude modulation has been experimentally demonstrated by employing bilayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) on high-resistivity silicon (Si). The Raman spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectra confirm the formation of bilayer MoS2 film. The THz transmission measurements are carried out using a continuous wave (CW) frequency-domain THz system. This reveals the higher modulation depth covering wide THz spectra of 0.1–1 THz at low optical pumping power. The modulation depth up to 72.3% at 0.1 THz and 62.8% at 0.9 THz under low power optical excitation is achieved. After annealing, the strong built-in electric field is induced at the MoS2–Si interface due to p-type doping in MoS2. This improves modulation depth to 86.4% and 79.7%, respectively. The finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) based numerical simulations match well with the experimental results. The higher modulation depth at low optical power, broadband response, low insertion losses, and simplicity in the design are the key attributes of this THz modulator.
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Pavlou C, Pastore Carbone MG, Manikas AC, Trakakis G, Koral C, Papari G, Andreone A, Galiotis C. Effective EMI shielding behaviour of thin graphene/PMMA nanolaminates in the THz range. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4655. [PMID: 34341360 PMCID: PMC8329220 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24970-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The use of graphene in a form of discontinuous flakes in polymer composites limits the full exploitation of the unique properties of graphene, thus requiring high filler loadings for achieving- for example- satisfactory electrical and mechanical properties. Herein centimetre-scale CVD graphene/polymer nanolaminates have been produced by using an iterative ‘lift-off/float-on’ process and have been found to outperform, for the same graphene content, state-of-the-art flake-based graphene polymer composites in terms of mechanical reinforcement and electrical properties. Most importantly these thin laminate materials show a high electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness, reaching 60 dB for a small thickness of 33 μm, and an absolute EMI shielding effectiveness close to 3·105 dB cm2 g−1 which is amongst the highest values for synthetic, non-metallic materials produced to date. The properties of graphene/polymer composites are usually limited by the use of discontinuous graphene flakes. Here, the authors report a fabrication method to realise continuous cm-scale graphene/polymer nanolaminates with enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness, conductivity and mechanical properties.
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- Christos Pavlou
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Stadiou St. Platani, Patras, Greece.,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Stadiou St. Platani, Patras, Greece
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- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Stadiou St. Platani, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Physics "E. Pancini", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- INFN Naples Unit, Naples, Italy.,Department of Physics "E. Pancini", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Stadiou St. Platani, Patras, Greece. .,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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Amirkhan F, Gratuze M, Ropagnol X, Ozaki T, Nabki F, Blanchard F. Terahertz time-domain derivative spectrometer using a large-aperture piezoelectric micromachined device. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:22096-22107. [PMID: 34265981 DOI: 10.1364/oe.428106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The engineering of optomechanical systems has exploded over the past decades, with many geometries and applications arising from the coupling of light with mechanical motion. The modulation of electromagnetic radiation in the terahertz (THz) frequency range through optomechanical systems is no exception to this research effort. However, some fundamental modulation capabilities for THz communications and/or high-speed data processing applications are yet to be established. Here, we demonstrate a THz time-domain derivative spectrometer based on a piezoelectric micromachined (PM) device. Insertion of the PM device into the THz beam path provides reference modulation for the lock-in detection unit, which in turn provides access to the nth-order derivative information of the incoming THz signal. Strikingly, the integration of the recorded derived signal leads to a recovered reference signal with an equivalent or even better signal-to-noise ratio, opening the door to a new type of highly sensitive THz measurements in the time domain.
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Sørgård T, Hawkins T, Ballato J, Österberg UL, Gibson UJ. All-optical high-speed modulation of THz transmission through silicon core optical fibers. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:3543-3552. [PMID: 33770951 DOI: 10.1364/oe.414545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High speed optical modulation of THz radiation is of interest for information processing and communications applications. In this paper infrared femtosecond pulses are used to generate free carriers that reduce the THz transmission of silicon based waveguides over a broad spectral range. Up to 96% modulation is observed from 0.5 to 7 THz in an optical fiber with a 210 µm diameter gold-doped silicon core. The observed carrier recombination time of 2.0 ± 0.2 ns makes this material suitable for high speed all-optical signal processing. These results show both enhanced modulation depth and reduced carrier lifetime when compared to the performance of a high resistivity float zone silicon rectangular guide with comparable cross sectional area.
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Lu C, Lu Q, Gao M, Lin Y. Dynamic Manipulation of THz Waves Enabled by Phase-Transition VO 2 Thin Film. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:E114. [PMID: 33419046 PMCID: PMC7825355 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The reversible and multi-stimuli responsive insulator-metal transition of VO2, which enables dynamic modulation over the terahertz (THz) regime, has attracted plenty of attention for its potential applications in versatile active THz devices. Moreover, the investigation into the growth mechanism of VO2 films has led to improved film processing, more capable modulation and enhanced device compatibility into diverse THz applications. THz devices with VO2 as the key components exhibit remarkable response to external stimuli, which is not only applicable in THz modulators but also in rewritable optical memories by virtue of the intrinsic hysteresis behaviour of VO2. Depending on the predesigned device structure, the insulator-metal transition (IMT) of VO2 component can be controlled through thermal, electrical or optical methods. Recent research has paid special attention to the ultrafast modulation phenomenon observed in the photoinduced IMT, enabled by an intense femtosecond laser (fs laser) which supports "quasi-simultaneous" IMT within 1 ps. This progress report reviews the current state of the field, focusing on the material nature that gives rise to the modulation-allowed IMT for THz applications. An overview is presented of numerous IMT stimuli approaches with special emphasis on the underlying physical mechanisms. Subsequently, active manipulation of THz waves through pure VO2 film and VO2 hybrid metamaterials is surveyed, highlighting that VO2 can provide active modulation for a wide variety of applications. Finally, the common characteristics and future development directions of VO2-based tuneable THz devices are discussed.
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- Chang Lu
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China; (C.L.); (Q.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China; (C.L.); (Q.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China; (C.L.); (Q.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China; (C.L.); (Q.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
- Medico-Engineering Cooperation on Applied Medicine Research Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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Venkatachalam S, Zeranska‐Chudek K, Zdrojek M, Hourlier D. Carbon‐based terahertz absorbers: Materials, applications, and perspectives. NANO SELECT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Srisaran Venkatachalam
- CNRS Univ. Lille Centrale Lille Univ. Polytechnique Hauts‐de‐France Institut d'électronique de microélectronique et de nanotechnologie (IEMN) CNRS UMR 8520 Avenue Henri Poincaré Villeneuve d'Ascq 59 652 France
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- Faculty of Physics Warsaw University of Technology Koszykowa 75 Warsaw Poland
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- CNRS Univ. Lille Centrale Lille Univ. Polytechnique Hauts‐de‐France Institut d'électronique de microélectronique et de nanotechnologie (IEMN) CNRS UMR 8520 Avenue Henri Poincaré Villeneuve d'Ascq 59 652 France
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Amirkhan F, Robichaud A, Ropagnol X, Gratuze M, Ozaki T, Nabki F, Blanchard F. Active terahertz time differentiator using piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer array. OPTICS LETTERS 2020; 45:3589-3592. [PMID: 32630906 DOI: 10.1364/ol.393917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The rapid growth of information technology is closely linked to our ability to modulate and demodulate a signal, whether in the frequency or in the time domain. Recent demonstrations of terahertz (THz) modulation involve active semiconductor metamaterial surfaces or use of a grating-based micromirror for frequency offset tuning. However, a wideband and active differentiator in the THz frequency band is yet to be demonstrated. Here, we propose a simple method to differentiate a THz pulse by inducing tiny phase changes on the THz beam path using a piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer array. We precisely demonstrate that the modulated THz signal detected after the piezoelectric device is proportional to the first-order derivative of the THz pulse. The proposed technique will be able to support a wide range of THz applications, such as peak detection schemes for telecommunication systems.
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Constantin FL. Phase-coherent THz-wave demodulation with a photomixer. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202023812019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The nonlinear electrical response from a low temperature grown GaAs photomixer driven with the optical beat of two continuous-wave lasers allows frequency mixing between radiofrequency and THz-waves. Phase-sensitive demodulation of the signal from a modulated THz-wave is theoretically and experimentally demonstrated using a photomixer electrically driven with an alternative voltage at the modulation frequency.
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