Open AccessMulti-functional polarization conversion manipulation via graphene-based metasurface reflectors
Author(s) -
Houjiao Zhang,
Ye Liu,
Zhengqi Liu,
Xiaoshan Liu,
Guiqiang Liu,
Guolan Fu,
Junqiao Wang,
Yun Shen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.412925
Subject(s) - polarization (electrochemistry) , optics , graphene , materials science , energy conversion efficiency , terahertz radiation , circular polarization , optoelectronics , broadband , linear polarization , physics , nanotechnology , chemistry , laser , microstrip
In this work, we present an efficient polarization conversion device via using a hollow graphene metasurface. The platform can simultaneously realize a series of excellent performances, including the broadband x-to-y cross polarization conversion (CPC) function with near unity polarization conversion ratio (PCR), dual-frequency linear-to-circular polarization conversion (LTC-PC) function, and highly sensitive polarization conversion function manipulation under wide oblique incidence angle range. For instance, the proposed device obtains an x-to-y CPC function with the bandwidth up to 1.83 THz (χPCR ≥98.8%). Moreover, the x-to-y CPC function can be switched to LTC-PC function via artificially tuning the Fermi energy of graphene. The maximal frequency shift sensitivity (S) of polarization conversion function reaches 23.09 THz/eV, suggesting a frequency shift of 2.309 THz for the LTC-PC function when the chemical potential is changed by 0.1 eV. Based on these superior performances, the polarization converter can hold potential applications in integrated and compact devices, such as polarization sensor, switches and other optical polarization control components.