Tunable metamaterials for terahertz ultra-broadband absorption driven by microfluidics

  • Qing Hua Song
  • , Hong Cai
  • , Yuan Dong Gu
  • , Pin Chieh Wu
  • , Wu Zhang
  • , Wei Ming Zhu
  • , Qing Xuan Liang
  • , Zhen Chuan Yang
  • , Yu Feng Jin
  • , Yu Long Hao
  • , Dim Lee Kwong
  • , Tarik Bourouina
  • , Yamin Leprince-Wang
  • , Ai Qun Liu

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Abstract

A THz ultra-broadband absorber is realized using tunable metamaterials driven by a microfluidic system. In this work, a new technology is developed to precisely and continuously control the height of micro liquid pillars. Based on this technology, a proof-of-principle demonstration of tunable THz absorber is shown to have absorption frequency tuning from 0.245 THz to 0.415 THz with a tuning range of 51.5%. It creates a new paradigm for active metadevices based on tunable metamaterials with promising applications in detectors, sensors, imaging systems and stealth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2016 - 29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages683-686
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509019731
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Feb 2016
Event29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 24 Jan 201628 Jan 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2016-February
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period24/01/1628/01/16

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