Tunable graphene-based dual-frequency cross polarization converters

In this paper, we proposed a novel cross-polarization converter that simultaneously works at two frequencies in the reflection mode, which is constructed of an L-shape perforated graphene sheet printed on a dielectric spacer backed by a gold layer. For the normal incidence, the optical rotation at these two working frequencies originates from the simultaneous excitation of both eigenmodes characterized as the localized surface plasmon resonances. In addition, both working frequencies can be tuned within a large frequency range by varying the Fermi energy of the graphene, which opens up tremendous opportunities to develop voltage-controlled tunable devices at mid-IR frequencies.

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