Graphene Based Polarization-Dependent Terahertz Photodetector

Abstract:

Terahertz technology can be used in sensing and communication applications. We designed a polarization-sensitive photodetector specially for Terahertz frequency based on cross-shaped graphene sheet. The shaped graphene excites localized surface plasmon which can enhance the absorption of incident light. From the Finite Difference Time Domain Solutions (FDTD), we figured out that transmission of incident light relates to the size of photodetector, polarization angle and physical properties of graphene such as chemical potential and layers. The transmission can be tuned as low as 8.3 ×10^-5 when we set the size at 14×6µm and 14×5µm for two different graphene pieces and polarization angle as 0°, at room temperature. This device we designed can absorb Terahertz at a wavelength around 126 µm, which can be used in THz application applied in future high-tech communication or safety inspection.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 894)
• Pages: 13-20
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.894.13
• Online since: July 2021
• Authors: Yu Zhe Li*
• Keywords: Graphene, Photodetector, Polarization, SPP

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