Diversified functions for a terahertz metasurface with a simple structure.

Here, we propose a new encoded metasurface with different predesigned coding sequences to dynamic manipulate terahertz wavefront and realize various functionalities including beam splitting, anomalous beam deflection, vortex beam generation, angle controlled single-beam deflection, angle controlled multi-beam deflection, angle-controlled vortex beam generation and multi-vortex beam generation. The far-field scattering patterns obtained by CST Microwave Studio demonstrate the behavior of the terahertz wave in each case and shows a high consistency with our theoretical prediction results. Due to the excellent properties of the diversified functionalities in a single structure at terahertz frequencies, the proposed encoded metasurface provides promising applications in terahertz multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) communication.