Free-standing sub-THz metamaterial with the high Q-factor isolated electric dipole response

M M. Cojocari (Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,) G G. Matveev (Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,) G G. Dassano (Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino 2 , Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin,) P P. Kuzhir (Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,) L L. Matekovits (Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino 2 , Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin,) A A. Basharin (Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,)

Abstract

Achieving high-Q resonances in the terahertz frequency range is crucial for applications such as sensors, filters, and emitters. One effective strategy for achieving such resonances involves the use of metamaterials. However, the performance of terahertz (THz) metamaterials is often limited by radiation losses in their meta-atoms and in substrates. In this paper, we present both simulation and experimental results of a dual-layer free-standing metamaterial, exhibiting Q-factor of 3570 in the sub-terahertz range, achieved by integrating two complementary planar metamaterial layers that induce an isolated dominant electric dipole moment. This unique metamaterial displays the potential for advances in antennas, quantum computing, THz sensors, offering efficient energy confinement and low losses.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 126, Issue 25
Published June 23, 2025
ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0003-6951 Physical Sciences

Authors (6)

M

M. Cojocari

Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,

G

G. Matveev

Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,

G

G. Dassano

Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino 2 , Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin,

P

P. Kuzhir

Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,

L

L. Matekovits

Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino 2 , Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin,

A

A. Basharin

Center for Photonics Sciences, Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Eastern Finland 1 , Yliopistonkatu, 80140 Joensuu,