A 2-bit graphene encoder based on the plasmon-induced transparency effect and its sensing characteristics

A 2-bit encoder based on the plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) effect was proposed and investigated in the range from 2 to 7 THz. The Lorentz oscillation coupling model was utilized to confirm the simulation. By tuning the Fermi levels of cross1 and cross2, the 2-bit encoder was achieved. And the minimum MD was 94.73 %, the minimum ER was 12.77 dB, and the maximum IL was 0.32 dB. As a sensor, the structure had a sensitivity of up to 2.33 THz/RIU. In addition, due to the insensitivities to incidence angle and polarization angle, the encoder could be utilized to complex environments. Therefore, these results reveals that our work is significant in terahertz encoders, optical switches, sensors, slow light devices, and modulators.