In summary, the utilization of Legendre polynomial expansion in the modal analysis of stratified dielectric layers with doubly periodic permittivity profiles offers a departure from conventional methods. This novel approach, grounded in the analytical projection of Maxwell's equations onto the Hilbert space defined by Legendre polynomials, results in well-behaved algebraic equations. These equations, in turn, facilitate the derivation of propagation constants and electromagnetic field profiles, circumventing issues related to numerical instability and oscillatory behavior.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLine waves (LWs) refer to confined edge modes that propagate along the interface of dual electromagnetic metasurfaces while maintaining mirror reflection symmetries. Previous research has both theoretically and experimentally investigated these waves, revealing their presence in the microwave and terahertz frequency ranges. In addition, a comprehensive exploration has been conducted on the implementation of non-Hermitian LWs by establishing the parity-time symmetry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, we propose a graphene-covered subwavelength metallic grating where the Fermi level of graphene is sinusoidally modulated as a leaky-wave antenna at terahertz frequencies. This structure can convert spoof surface plasmon guided waves to free-space radiation due to the tunability of graphene. Analysis and design of the proposed leaky-wave antenna are discussed based on sinusoidally modulated surface impedance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe propose an unprecedented transmit-array configuration which can mold the incident beam by modulating phase and amplitude wavefronts. The transmit-array is composed of patterned graphene metasurfaces as shunt admittance sheets. Thanks to the exceptional features of graphene such as tunability, thinness, low loss, and high confinement of graphene plasmons, the proposed subwavelength structure passes strict touchstones for nano-photonic and opto-electronic applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe introduce the new concept of "metalines" for manipulating the amplitude and phase profile of an incident wave locally and independently. Thanks to the highly confined graphene plasmons, a transmit-array of graphene-based metalines is used to realize analog computing on an ultra-compact, integrable, and planar platform. By employing the general concepts of spatial Fourier transformation, a well-designed structure of such meta-transmit-array, combined with graded index (GRIN) lenses, can perform two mathematical operations, i.
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