Multi-band terahertz linear polarization converter based on carbon nanotube integrated metamaterial

Herein, we fabricated and investigated the carbon nanotube (CNT) integrated metamaterial for orthogonal polarization control in the THz regime, which is composed of a sandwiched CNT layer with the adjacent metal gratings in the sub-wavelength integration. Under the mechanism of multilayer polarization selection and multiple reflections in CNT constructed micro-cavity, the perfect orthogonal polarization conversion is achieved and the transmittance spectrum presents multi-band peaks and valleys, which coincide with the theoretical Fabry-Perot resonance. Besides, by controlling the layer number and orientations of the middle CNT, the active modulation of the amplitude and phase in compound metamaterials are realized. Based on the simulation of CNT in the grating model, it obtains a good agreement with the experimental results, and the simulated electric field distribution also confirmed the inner polarization conversion mechanism. This work combines nanomaterials with optical microstructures and successfully applies them to the THz polarization control, which will bring new ideas for design novel THz devices. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement

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In this study, a carbon nanotube integrated metamaterial for orthogonal polarization control in the THz regime was fabricated and investigated. The mechanism of multilayer polarization selection and multiple reflections in CNT constructed micro-cavity achieved perfect orthogonal polarization conversion. The combination of nanomaterials with optical microstructures brings new ideas for designing novel THz devices.