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    Area of Science:

    • Metamaterials
    • Terahertz (THz) technology
    • Optoelectronics

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    • Terahertz (THz) spectrum applications require efficient beam splitting.
    • Metamaterials offer unique electromagnetic properties.
    • Graphene's tunable optoelectronic characteristics are valuable for dynamic control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel bidirectional terahertz spectrum splitter.
    • To utilize a simple metamaterial structure with graphene for THz applications.
    • To achieve efficient and tunable beam splitting of terahertz waves.

    Main Methods:

    • Designing a metamaterial structure with rectangular grooves covered by graphene.
    • Leveraging graphene's optoelectronic tunability and groove width adjustment for phase shift control.
    • Employing a circuit model for meta-atom design and generalized Snell's law for supercell synthesis.
    • Conducting full-wave simulations to validate performance.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed structure provides a nearly 2π phase shift.
    • Acceptable reflection efficiency was maintained across phase shifts.
    • Simulations demonstrated bidirectional beam splitting with approximately 80% efficiency.
    • Different frequency waves were reflected in distinct directions.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed graphene-based metamaterial offers a practical and efficient solution for bidirectional terahertz spectrum splitting.
    • The structure's tunability allows for precise control over terahertz wave direction.
    • This work advances the development of advanced terahertz devices.