Quasi-Bound State in the Continuum-Driven Co-Frequency Polarization-Multiplexed Tunable Terahertz All Dielectric Metasurface

Quasi-bound states in the continuum (q-BICs) provide an effective approach for achieving strongly confined resonances in metasurfaces. However, the simultaneous realization of high-Q, polarization-multiplexed, and tunable resonances at a single frequency using a single resonant meta-atom remains challenging. Here, we numerically design and investigate a tunable all-dielectric terahertz (THz) metasurface consisting of a single asymmetric germanium (Ge) resonator by employing COMSOL Multiphysics. By introducing only one asymmetry parameter, the symmetry-protected BIC is transformed into a radiative q-BIC under two orthogonal linear polarizations. Through the coupling between the q-BIC and the intrinsic resonant mode, distinct interference responses are generated. Specifically, at the same frequency of 1.227 THz, a Fano resonance (Q = 606) is obtained under TE polarization, whereas an electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT)-like resonance (Q = 1105) appears under TM polarization. Owing to the tunable property of Ge, the two resonances can be actively modulated, achieving modulation depths of 96.7% and 99.1%, respectively. Furthermore, under TM polarization, the group delay can be continuously tuned from 0 to 259 ps by controlling the Ge conductivity. The proposed metasurface provides a compact platform for polarization-multiplexed and dynamically tunable THz photonic devices.

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Nanomaterials
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2026-10-05
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https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16191257
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Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
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Quasi-Bound State in the Continuum-Driven Co-Frequency Polarization-Multiplexed Tunable Terahertz All Dielectric Metasurface

Xilai Zhao, Yifang Yuan, Jiangang Liang, Jiahe Wang
Nanomaterials
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
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Quasi-Bound State in the Continuum-Driven Co-Frequency Polarization-Multiplexed Tunable Terahertz All Dielectric Metasurface

Xilai Zhao, Yifang Yuan, Jiangang Liang, Jiahe Wang
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Quasi-bound states in the continuum (q-BICs) provide an effective approach for achieving strongly confined resonances in metasurfaces. However, the simultaneous realization of high-Q, polarization-multiplexed, and tunable resonances at a single frequency using a single resonant meta-atom remains challenging. Here, we numerically design and investigate a tunable all-dielectric terahertz (THz) metasurface consisting of a single asymmetric germanium (Ge) resonator by employing COMSOL Multiphysics. By introducing only one asymmetry parameter, the symmetry-protected BIC is transformed into a radiative q-BIC under two orthogonal linear polarizations. Through the coupling between the q-BIC and the intrinsic resonant mode, distinct interference responses are generated. Specifically, at the same frequency of 1.227 THz, a Fano resonance (Q = 606) is obtained under TE polarization, whereas an electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT)-like resonance (Q = 1105) appears under TM polarization. Owing to the tunable property of Ge, the two resonances can be actively modulated, achieving modulation depths of 96.7% and 99.1%, respectively. Furthermore, under TM polarization, the group delay can be continuously tuned from 0 to 259 ps by controlling the Ge conductivity. The proposed metasurface provides a compact platform for polarization-multiplexed and dynamically tunable THz photonic devices.

NanomaterialsVol. 16(19)
Anhui University (CN), Air Force Engineering University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 31%
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
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Quasi-Bound State in the Continuum-Driven Co-Frequency Polarization-Multiplexed Tunable Terahertz All Dielectric Metasurface — Xilai Zhao, Yifang Yuan, et al. · Nanomaterials (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS