Multi-band Terahertz Chiral Metamaterials Based on Complementary Cross-wire Structure

Abstract:

In this paper, a multi-band chiral metamaterials (CMMs) based on complementary cross-wire structure is proposed and studied numerically. The finite element method (FEM) method was used to simulate the EM properties of the designed structure. Numerical results indicate that the giant optical activity and multiband negative refractive index can be realized in terahertz region. The proposed CMMs may have some potential applications in novel terahertz device.Particle size of bayerite (d₅₀) was about 24 μm. Al₂O₃ was obtained after calcination at 1050 °C for 1.5 h.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 455)
• Pages: 137-141
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.455.137
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Pan Zhang, Zheng Ze Cheng, Hong Xu Cao
• Keywords: Chiral Metamaterial, Complementary Cross-Wirestructure, Optical Activity, Refractive Index

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