Analytical model and dynamical phase-field simulation of terahertz transmission across ferroelectrics

Chen, Taorui; Wang, Bo; Zhu, Yujie; Zhuang, Shihao; Chen, Long-Qing; Hu, Jia-Mian

doi:10.1103/physrevb.109.094305

Analytical model and dynamical phase-field simulation of terahertz transmission across ferroelectrics

Journal Article · Fri Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Physical Review. B

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.109.094305· OSTI ID:2328209

Chen, Taorui ^[1]; Wang, Bo ^[2]; Zhu, Yujie ^[1]; Zhuang, Shihao ^[1]; Chen, Long-Qing ^[3]; ^[1]

Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)

Here, we theoretically investigate the steady-state transmission of continuous terahertz (THz) wave across a freestanding ferroelectric slab. Based on the Landau-Ginzburg-Devonshire theory of ferroelectrics and the coupled equations of motion for polarization and electromagnetic (EM) waves, we derive the analytical expressions of the frequency- and thickness-dependent dielectric susceptibility and transmission coefficient at the thin slab limit in the harmonic excitation regime. When the slab thickness is much smaller than the THz wavelength in the ferroelectric, the analytical predictions agree well with the numerical simulations from a dynamical phase-field model that incorporates the coupled dynamics of strain, polarization, and EM wave in multiphase systems. At larger thicknesses, the transmission is mainly determined by the frequency-dependent attenuation of THz waves in the ferroelectric and the formation of a standing polarization/THz wave. Our results advance the understanding of the interaction between THz wave and ferroelectrics and suggest the potential of exploiting ferroelectrics to achieve low-heat-dissipation, nonvolatile voltage modulation of THz transmission for high-data-rate wireless communication.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2328209

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2474599

Report Number(s):: LLNL--JRNL-857449; 1087616

Journal Information:: Physical Review. B, Journal Name: Physical Review. B Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 109; ISSN 2469-9950

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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