Graphene-based plasma-wave devices for terahertz applications

This paper reviews emerging ideas for further development of graphene plasmonic THz technology and comment on the prospects of graphene commercialization. Unique and extraordinary supreme properties of graphene are combined to enable graphene plasmonic devices that could revolutionize the terahertz (THz) electronic/photonic technology. The graphene bipolar nature allows for different mechanisms of plasma wave excitation. Graphene bilayer and multilayer structures make possible improved THz device configurations. The ability of graphene to form a high-quality van der Waals heterostructure with various 2D material systems supports advanced devices comprised of the best properties of graphene and other emerging materials. Emerging graphene mass production technologies might bring commercial applications of the graphene plasmonic terahertz technology closer.

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This paper reviews the development of graphene plasmonic THz technology and suggests the potential for commercial applications. The unique properties of graphene and its ability to form heterostructures with other materials make it a promising candidate for revolutionizing THz technology.