Abstract

The strong coupling between vibrational modes of molecules and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) modes in graphene makes them an ideal platform for biosensor techniques. In this paper, a new optical biosensor for molecule detection based on silver metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) and graphene/gold MNPs in a terahertz frequency range is achieved. It is established that the nonlinear electrical properties of graphene can play a major role in realizing a biosensor for molecule detection. The performance parameters of the proposed device are reported with respect to the chemical potential μ of graphene, noting that the sensitivity of our device passes from 255 nm/RIU (nanometers/refractive index unit) for μ=1.21 eV to 2753 nm/RIU for μ=0.21 eV. Finally, this structure exhibits an optical sensing region that can be adjusted to meet the requirements of optical detection.

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