Optical properties of graphane in infrared range

Abstract

Abstract The theory of optical effects in hydrogenated graphene (graphane) in the terahertz and infrared range is developed, including the analysis of complex conductivity, reflection coefficient for graphane on a substrate and dispersion of surface plasmon-polaritons. The calculations are based on quite simple analytical approximation of graphane band structure in the vicinity of Γ-point and on the modified model of quantum coherence relaxation. Comparison of the obtained theoretical results with corresponding experimental data can be used both for the determination of graphane characteristics (Fermi level, relaxation rate etc) and for the investigation of potential applications of this material in the design of new optical elements.