journal article·2026-05-01Open access

THz emission in nano-graphene field-effect transistors with non-ideal boundary condition

Bian Zhou, Liping Zhang, Meiling Zhang, Junyan Su

AIP Advances· Volume 16· Issue 5

Abstract

Plasma wave instability in field-effect transistors constitutes a viable mechanism for generating terahertz (THz) electromagnetic radiation. This study investigates the instability characteristics of THz plasma waves in graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs) under non-ideal boundary conditions, employing a self-consistent quantum hydrodynamic model that incorporates viscosity and collision effects. Through numerical simulations, we systematically analyze how a weak magnetic field, quantum effects, viscosity, and collisions influence the plasma wave instability. Our results demonstrate that increasing the viscosity coefficient or the collision term suppresses the THz radiation frequency. Furthermore, enhancements in magnetic field intensity, transverse wave vector, viscosity, or collision term concurrently reduce both the plasma wave oscillation frequency and its instability gain. This study confirms that the THz performance of GFETs can be effectively tuned via device scaling, capacitance ratios, and magnetic bias. These adjustable parameters provide critical theoretical insights for optimizing the trade-off between radiation efficiency and operational stability, paving the way for the tailored design of advanced THz functional devices.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Terahertz technology and applications · Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research · Superconducting and THz Device Technology

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Affiliations

School of Sciences, LanZhou University of Technology , Lanzhou 730050,

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province

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