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Graphene field-effect transistors as THz detectors: Distinguishing between resistive self-mixing and the hot-carrier thermoelectric effect

  • F. Ludwig
  • , A. Generalov
  • , J. Holstein
  • , A. Murros
  • , K. Viisanen
  • , M. Prunnila
  • , H. G. Roskos
    • Goethe University Frankfurt

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

    Abstract

    Graphene-based detectors of THz radiation - despite their improvement over the years - continue to exhibit a lower sensitivity than detectors made from other material systems. In order to gain a deeper understanding of some of the detection processes and their constraints, we analyze here experimentally and by simulations the operation of graphene TeraFETs, detectors based on rectification in antenna-coupled field effect transistors, over the frequency range 0.1-1.2 THz. The devices were fabricated with an advanced wafer-scale process technology. It is well-known that two detection mechanisms contribute, resistive self-mixing and the photothermoelectric effect. We determine the respective contributions to the responsivity and their frequency dependencies, put the results into perspective with competing technologies, and suggest ways to improve detector performance.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIRMMW-THz 2023
    Subtitle of host publication48th Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves
    PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
    Number of pages1
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350336603
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event48th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2023 - Montreal, Canada
    Duration: 17 Sept 2023 → 22 Sept 2023

    Publication series

    SeriesInternational Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz
    ISSN2162-2027

    Conference

    Conference48th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2023
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityMontreal
    Period17/09/23 → 22/09/23

    Funding

    Funding by DFG (RO 770/40), by Academy of Finland (343842), by Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation and Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation are gratefully acknowledged.

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