Terahertz detection using mechanical resonators based on 2D materials

Juha Hassel, Mika Oksanen, Teemu Elo, Heikki Seppä, Pertti J. Hakonen

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    Abstract

    We have investigated a THz detection scheme based on mixing of electrical signals in a voltage-dependent capacitance made out of suspended graphene. We have analyzed both coherent and incoherent detection regimes and compared their performance with the state of the art. Using a high-amplitude local oscillator, we anticipate potential for quantum limited detection in the coherent mode. The sensitivity stems from the extraordinary mechanical and electrical properties of atomically thin graphene or graphene-related 2D materials.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number065014
    JournalAIP Advances
    Volume7
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2017
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • graphene
    • capacitance
    • quantum noise
    • terahertz detectors
    • antennas

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