Ultra-Thin Terahertz Deflection Device Based on Laser Direct Writing Graphene Oxide Paper

Abstract

In the world of terahertz bands, terahertz beam deflection has gradually attracted substantial attention, due to its great significance in wireless communications, high-resolution imaging and radar applications. In this paper, a low-reflection and fast-fabricated terahertz beam deflection device has been realized by utilizing graphene oxide paper. Using laser direct writing technology, graphene oxide has been patterned as a specific sample. The thickness of the graphene oxide-based terahertz devices is around 15–20 μm, and the processing takes only a few seconds. The experimental results show that the beam from this device can achieve 5.7° and 10.2° deflection at 340 GHz, while the reflection is 10%, which is only 1/5 of that of existing conventional devices. The proposed device with excellent performance can be quickly manufactured and applied in the fields of terahertz imaging, communication, and perception, enabling the application of terahertz technology.

Graphene Oxide Paper Manipulation of Micro-Reactor Drops

“…Free standing GO or GO paper was first developed using a flow-directed assembly process of individual graphene oxide sheets [ 30 ]. It has since been used for novel applications such as dehumidification [ 31 ] and the creation of flexible terahertz devices [ 32 ].…”