Transfer matrix method for optics in graphene layers.
A transfer matrix method is developed for optical calculations of non interacting graphene layers. Within the framework of this method, optical properties such as reflection, transmission and absorption for single double and multi layer graphene are studied. We also apply the method to structures consisting of periodically arranged graphene layers, revealing well defined photonic band structures and even photonic bandgaps. Finally, we discuss graphene plasmons and introduce a simple way to tune the plasmon dispersion.
Journal of physics. Condensed matter an Institute of Physics journal