Title :
Tuning the resonance in superconducting terahertz metamaterials
Author :
Chen, Hou-Tong ; Yang, Hao ; Singh, Ranjan ; Azad, Abul K. ; O´Hara, John F. ; Trugman, Stuart A. ; Jia, Q.X. ; Taylor, Antoinette J.
Author_Institution :
MPA-CINT, Los Alamos Nat. Lab., Los Alamos, NM, USA
Abstract :
We report tunable resonances in terahertz metamaterials made from high-temperature superconducting films. Taking in account the temperature-dependent complex conductivity, we develop a theoretical model for correct interpretation of the observed resonance switching and frequency tuning.
Keywords :
electrical conductivity; high-temperature superconductors; metamaterials; superconducting thin films; frequency tuning; high-temperature superconducting films; resonance switching; superconducting terahertz metamaterials; temperature-dependent complex conductivity; tunable resonance; Conductivity; Magnetic materials; Metamaterials; Resonant frequency; Temperature measurement; Tuning; Yttrium barium copper oxide;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
