Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 18, 1811018(2023)

Characteristics of Terahertz Spoof Surface Plasmonic Lens On-Chip Based on Gradient Refractive Index

Xiaoqiang Su1, Yawei Zhang2, Fusheng Deng1, Quan Xu3、*, and Jiaguang Han3、**
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  • 1College of Physics and Electronic Science, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Microstructure Electromagnetic Functional Materials, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, Shanxi , China
  • 2School of Yungang Ology, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, Shanxi , China
  • 3Center for Terahertz Waves and College of Precision Instrument and Optoelectronics Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Information Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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    The terahertz (THz) field can be confined and manipulated at the sub-wavelength level using spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) formed on structured metal/dielectric interfaces. Furthermore, it is feasible to manipulate THz waves on a two-dimensional (2D) scale by utilizing the dispersion properties of the unit structure on the geometrical parameters, which provides a solution for the development of integrated and miniaturized on-chip THz multi-functional devices. This study proposes a 2D gradient refractive index lens based on the dispersion characteristics of the metallic pillar structure. THz SSPP devices were designed according to the proposed design scheme for manipulating the propagation, such as flat telescopes, waveguide couplers, and dual-function lenses, and the working performance of each functional device was analyzed through electromagnetic simulations. This study not only enhances the different THz surface wave control devices but can also help develop THz on-chip systems further based on surface plasmon polariton chains.

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    Xiaoqiang Su, Yawei Zhang, Fusheng Deng, Quan Xu, Jiaguang Han. Characteristics of Terahertz Spoof Surface Plasmonic Lens On-Chip Based on Gradient Refractive Index[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(18): 1811018

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    Paper Information

    Category: Imaging Systems

    Received: May. 10, 2023

    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2023

    Published Online: Sep. 19, 2023

    The Author Email: Xu Quan (quanxu@tju.edu.cn), Han Jiaguang (jiaghan@tju.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP231273

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