We report on the efficient photodetection (PD) properties of graphene based p-i-n photodetector, where all the three layers are either single or multilayer graphene sheets. We report the bandwidth and responsivity performance of the device. This simple structure paves the way for the next generation flexible wireless communication systems. A theoretical model is used to study the carrier distribution and current in a graphene based p-i-n photodetector system.
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