Patterning the graphene can generate and couple GPs simultaneously along the entire graphene surface (e.g., through the standing wave in nano-ribbon configurations shown in
The properties of GPs can be dynamically changed by electrostatic tuning of the graphene Fermi energy. The tuning of GP properties can in turn change the frequency of the output photons, therefore allowing a dynamically tunable radiation source. In addition, graphene can also be chemically doped as known in the art to further increase the dynamic range of doping. Approaches described here can use electrostatic doping, chemical doping, or both.