Title :
Reconfigurable mesh filters for terahertz modulation
Author :
Li, S. ; Unlu, M. ; Jarrahi, M.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci. Dept., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
A new scheme for terahertz modulation based on reconfigurable mesh filters is presented. Compared to existing terahertz modulator solutions, reconfigurable mesh filters have the promise of significant enhancement in modulation index over a broad range of terahertz frequencies.
Keywords :
filters; modulators; terahertz waves; modulation index; reconfigurable mesh filters; terahertz frequencies; terahertz modulation; Frequency modulation; Micromechanical devices;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), 2012 37th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wollongong, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1598-2
Electronic_ISBN :
2162-2027
DOI :
10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2012.6380377