Graphene for Reconfigurable Terahertz Optoelectronics

Author

Sensale-Rodriguez, Berardi ; Rusen Yan ; Lei Liu ; Jena, D. ; Xing, Huili Grace

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA

Volume

101

Issue

7

fYear

2013

fDate

7/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1705

Lastpage

1716

Abstract

In this paper, we examine graphene as a material for reconfigurable terahertz (THz) optoelectronics. The ability of electrically tuning its optical properties in a wide range of THz frequencies, together with its 2-D nature and facile integration, leads to unique opportunities for inventing novel THz devices as well as for extending the performance of existing THz technologies. We first review progress in graphene THz active optoelectronic components to date, including large-area graphene, plasmonic, and metamaterial-based devices. Advanced designs and associated challenges are then discussed.

Keywords

circuit tuning; graphene; integrated optoelectronics; metamaterials; plasmonics; submillimetre wave integrated circuits; terahertz wave devices; THz device; THz frequency; THz optoelectronics; THz technology; electrical tuning; graphene THz active optoelectronic component; large-area graphene; metamaterial-based device; optical property; plasmonic device; reconfigurable terahertz optoelectronics; Conductivity; Frequency modulation; Graphene; Logic gates; Optical sensors; Plasmons; Active tuning; filters; graphene; metamaterials; modulators; plasmonics; reconfigurable; switches; terahertz (THz);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JPROC.2013.2250471

Filename

6488708