Abstract

Polarization- and incident-angle-independent narrow-band terahertz (THz) absorbers were developed to enable THz imaging, radar, and spectroscopy applications. The design comprises a transparent fused silica (SiO_x) substrate backed by an optically thick metal layer and topped by a periodic array of metal cross patterns. Finite element analysis (FEA) simulations optimized the geometry of devices fabricated by contact photolithography. Resonances were characterized by Fourier-transform reflectance spectroscopy. The design tunable absorption bands appeared in the range 50–200 cm⁻¹ (1.5–6 THz) with full widths at half maximum of 20–56 cm⁻¹ (0.6–1.68 THz). Maximum absorption was −8.5 to −16.8 dB. The absorption bands are independent of incidence angle and polarization in agreement with simulation.

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