A tunable multi-band terahertz sensor based on graphene metamaterial
Maixia Fu, Mengyi Liu, Xiangshuai Liang, Xueying Liu, Shaoshuai Guo, Yubo He +1 · AIP Publishing · 2026
This study proposes a high-sensitivity, tunable multi-band terahertz sensor using graphene metamaterials, demonstrating significant absorption and sensitivity.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- The sensor generates three absorption peaks with high absorption coefficients.
- It exhibits polarization insensitivity and dynamic tunability.
- Maximum sensitivity of 1.02 THz/RIU was achieved.
- The optimal structural parameters for performance were identified.
- The sensor is insensitive to large-angle oblique incidence.
What's new
The sensor's combination of multi-band operation, tunability, and polarization independence is a significant advancement in metamaterial sensor technology.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on practical applications or real-world testing of the sensor.
Commercial context
The research is still in the simulation phase and has not been demonstrated in practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- AIP Publishing
- Publication date
- February 1, 2026
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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