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A four-bias three-layer graphene-based THz absorber

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Wave absorbers are considered to be fundamental building blocks for the manipulation of light. Almost all optical systems exploit absorbers to realize some functions. A highly tunable wide-band THz absorber is presented herein. Utilizing a dual-bias scheme with a single graphene layer leads to greater freedom to control the absorption response, while a conventional periodic array of graphene ribbons and a layer of graphene sheet are also exploited. Also, a circuit model representation for all the constituent parts of the proposed absorber is developed with an evolved design methodology. According to the simulation results, wide-band absorption from 3.5 to 6 THz is achieved.

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    Samaneh Barimani & Amir Amini

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Barimani, S., Amini, A. & Chaharmahali, I. A four-bias three-layer graphene-based THz absorber. J Comput Electron 20, 1332–1342 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-021-01700-z

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