Terahertz characterization of two-dimensional low-conductive layers enabled by metal gratings

Abstract While terahertz spectroscopy can provide valuable information regarding the charge transport properties in semiconductors, its application for the characterization of low-conductive two-dimensional layers, i.e., σs <  < 1 mS, remains elusive. This is primarily due to the low sensitivi...

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Main Authors: Prashanth Gopalan, Yunshan Wang, Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a4589a3ccd4441cdb73ecf0f82003403
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Summary:Abstract While terahertz spectroscopy can provide valuable information regarding the charge transport properties in semiconductors, its application for the characterization of low-conductive two-dimensional layers, i.e., σs <  < 1 mS, remains elusive. This is primarily due to the low sensitivity of direct transmission measurements to such small sheet conductivity levels. In this work, we discuss harnessing the extraordinary optical transmission through gratings consisting of metallic stripes to characterize such low-conductive two-dimensional layers. We analyze the geometric tradeoffs in these structures and provide physical insights, ultimately leading to general design guidelines for experiments enabling non-contact, non-destructive, highly sensitive characterization of such layers.