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Tunable terahertz metamaterial filter

US8958050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2012
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01P1/20
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tunable terahertz (THz) metamaterial (MTM) filter including: a first wire grid and a second wire grid that are arranged parallel to each other; a dielectric substrate and a liquid crystal layer that are sequentially disposed between the first wire grid and the second wire grid; a plurality of metal strips that are disposed between the dielectric substrate and the liquid crystal layer; and a first control electrode electrically connected to the first wire grid and a second control electrode electrically connected to the second wire grid.

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