Terahertz photodetection in scalable single-layer-graphene and hexagonal boron nitride heterostructures
arXiv:2206.13800 · doi:10.1063/5.0097726
Abstract
The unique optoelectronic properties of single layer graphene (SLG) are ideal for the development of photonic devices across a broad range of frequencies, from X-rays to microwaves. In the terahertz (THz) range (0.1-10 THz frequency) this has led to the development of optical modulators, non-linear sources, and photodetectors, with state-of-the-art performances. A key challenge is the integration of SLG-based active elements with pre-existing technological platforms in a scalable way, while maintaining performance level unperturbed. Here, we report on the development of room temperature THz detection in large-area SLG, grown by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), integrated in antenna-coupled field effect transistors. We selectively activate the photo-thermoelectric detection dynamics, and we employ different dielectric configurations on SLG on Al2O3 with and without large-area CVD hBN capping to investigate their effect on SLG thermoelectric properties underpinning photodetection. With these scalable architectures, response times ~5ns and noise equivalent powers ~1nWHz-1/2 are achieved under zero-bias operation. This shows the feasibility of scalable, large-area, layered materials heterostructures for THz detection.
15 pages, 4 Figures. The following article has been accepted by Applied Physics Letters. After it is published, it will be found at the link https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0097726
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