A numerical study of a multifunctional metamaterial with efficient terahertz absorption and low infrared emission

In this study, a multifunctional metamaterial is proposed to effectively absorb terahertz (THz) radiation and shield against infrared (IR) emissions. The device comprises an IR shielding layer made of ZnS and SiO 2 , and a terahertz absorbing layer utilizing a ‘graphene—SiO 2 —gold’ sandwich-like structure. The properties of the metamaterial are investigated using the full-vector finite element method. The results indicate that the emissivity of the device is below 0.1 in the IR atmospheric window (8–14 μ m ), with absorption reaching 90% and a bandwidth of 2.42 THz in 2–6 THz. Furthermore, the device is certainly tolerant to variations in the angle of incidence. It has a simple structure and a relatively easy preparation process. These advantages make it suitable for applications in the fields of anti-radar stealth in the THz band.