Metamaterial based terahertz imaging

Escorcia Carranza, I. , Grant, J. , Gough, J. and Cumming, D. R.S. (2015) Metamaterial based terahertz imaging. IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 5(6), pp. 892-901. (doi: 10.1109/TTHZ.2015.2463673)

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Abstract

This article presents the design of an innovative, low-cost, uncooled, metamaterial based terahertz (THz) focal plane array (FPA). A single pixel is composed of a resonant metamaterial absorber and micro-bolometer sensor integrated in a standard 180 nm CMOS process. The metamaterial is made directly in the metallic and insulating layers available in the six metal layer CMOS foundry process. THz absorption is determined by the geometry of the metamaterial absorber which can be customized for different frequencies. The initial prototype consists of a 5 x 5 pixel array with a pixel size of 30 µm x 30 µm and is readily scalable to more commercially viable array sizes. The FPA imaging capability is demonstrated in a transmission and reflection mode experiment by scanning a metallic object hidden in a manila envelope.

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Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cumming, Professor David and Grant, Dr James and Escorcia Carranza, Dr Ivonne
Authors: Escorcia Carranza, I., Grant, J., Gough, J., and Cumming, D. R.S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology
Publisher:Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISSN:2156-342X
ISSN (Online):2156-3446
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
First Published:First published in IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology 5(6):892-901
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
552421Monolithic Resonant TeraHertz DetectorsDavid CummingEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/I017461/1ENG - ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & NANO ENG
588331Triple wavelength superspectral camera focal-plane array (SUPERCAMERA)David CummingEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/J018678/1ENG - ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & NANO ENG
588332Triple wavelength superspectral camera focal-plane array (SUPERCAMERA)David CummingEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/J018678/1ENG - ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & NANO ENG