학술논문

3-D Bowtie Microarray Terahertz Detector Enhanced by Laser Excitation
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Sensors Journal IEEE Sensors J. Sensors Journal, IEEE. 24(10):16040-16046 May, 2024
Subject
Signal Processing and Analysis
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Robotics and Control Systems
Optical surface waves
Surface treatment
Microstructure
Laser noise
Detectors
Three-dimensional displays
Surface waves
Terahertz detector
ultrafast dynamics
ultrahigh-resolution 3-D printing
Language
ISSN
1530-437X
1558-1748
2379-9153
Abstract
In order to enhance the detection capabilities of large-area detectors operating at room temperature, particularly in terms of response time and sensitivity parameters, we have developed an innovative terahertz detector featuring bowtie arrays based on projection microstereolithography ( $\text{P}\mu $ SL). This device integrates the localized surface plasma (LSP) effect of nonmicrocavities with the exceptional properties of Weyl semimetal materials within its subwavelength structure. To further investigate the detection performance and improve the response time, we have employed a laser field to enhance the surface carrier mobility of the device, thereby enhancing its detection capabilities. At room temperature, the terahertz sensitivity for 0.1 THz has been enhanced from 0.30 to 0.54 MV/W, representing an 80% improvement, while the noise equivalent power (NEP) has been reduced from 92 to 50 pW/Hz1/2, marking 45.6% improvement. The response time of the device under external field stimulation is 50 ms. Given the ease and high reproducibility of the ultrahigh-resolution 3-D printing for fabricating microstructures and the straightforward crystallization of WTe2 magnetron-sputtered thin films, our proposed high-performance terahertz wave photodetector scheme holds promise for effective terahertz wave detection, with potential applications in the realms of 6G communication and terahertz radar.