Multifunctional stretchable metasurface for the THz range

Abstract

In this paper we propose and study some electromagnetic properties of a thin composite layer formed by metal stripes of resonant length located on two sides of an elastic polymer film. We show that in the THz range the structure offers multiple functionalities such as high sensitivity to applied mechanical strain and polarization transformation properties. We suggest a method of fabrication for such composite layers, prepare the experimental sample and measure the dependence of the transmission coefficient on stretching.