scholarly journals Energy loss by fast-travelling charged particles traversing two-dimensional materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 233 ◽  
pp. 03005
Author(s):  
Jaime E. Santos ◽  
Mikhail Vasilevskiy ◽  
Nuno M.R. Peres ◽  
Antti-Pekka Jauho

We consider the problem of the radiation losses by fast-traveling particles traversing two-dimensional (2d) materials or thin films. After review¬ing the screening of electromagnetic fields by two dimensional conducting ma¬terials, we obtain the energy loss by a fast particle traversing such a material or film. In particular, we discuss the pattern of radiation emitted by monolayer graphene treated within a hydrodynamic approximation. These results are com¬pared with recent published results using similar approximations and, having in mind a potential application to particle detection, we briefly discuss how one can improve on the signals obtained by using other two-dimensional materials.

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5213
Author(s):  
Oliver Dubnack ◽  
Frank A. Müller

The possibility of producing stable thin films, only a few atomic layers thick, from a variety of materials beyond graphene has led to two-dimensional (2D) materials being studied intensively in recent years. By reducing the layer thickness and approaching the crystallographic monolayer limit, a variety of unexpected and technologically relevant property phenomena were observed, which also depend on the subsequent arrangement and possible combination of individual layers to form heterostructures. These properties can be specifically used for the development of multifunctional devices, meeting the requirements of the advancing miniaturization of modern manufacturing technologies and the associated need to stabilize physical states even below critical layer thicknesses of conventional materials in the fields of electronics, magnetism and energy conversion. Differences in the structure of potential two-dimensional materials result in decisive influences on possible growth methods and possibilities for subsequent transfer of the thin films. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the rapidly growing field of two-dimensional materials, highlighting those with oxidic crystal structure like perovskites, garnets and spinels. In addition to a selection of well-established growth techniques and approaches for thin film transfer, we evaluate in detail their application potential as free-standing monolayers, bilayers and multilayers in a wide range of advanced technological applications. Finally, we provide suggestions for future developments of this promising research field in consideration of current challenges regarding scalability and structural stability of ultra-thin films.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. eaax1325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Vaziri ◽  
Eilam Yalon ◽  
Miguel Muñoz Rojo ◽  
Saurabh V. Suryavanshi ◽  
Huairuo Zhang ◽  
...  

Heterogeneous integration of nanomaterials has enabled advanced electronics and photonics applications. However, similar progress has been challenging for thermal applications, in part due to shorter wavelengths of heat carriers (phonons) compared to electrons and photons. Here, we demonstrate unusually high thermal isolation across ultrathin heterostructures, achieved by layering atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) materials. We realize artificial stacks of monolayer graphene, MoS2, and WSe2 with thermal resistance greater than 100 times thicker SiO2 and effective thermal conductivity lower than air at room temperature. Using Raman thermometry, we simultaneously identify the thermal resistance between any 2D monolayers in the stack. Ultrahigh thermal isolation is achieved through the mismatch in mass density and phonon density of states between the 2D layers. These thermal metamaterials are an example in the emerging field of phononics and could find applications where ultrathin thermal insulation is desired, in thermal energy harvesting, or for routing heat in ultracompact geometries.


Nanophotonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2315-2340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junli Wang ◽  
Xiaoli Wang ◽  
Jingjing Lei ◽  
Mengyuan Ma ◽  
Cong Wang ◽  
...  

AbstractDue to the unique properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials, much attention has been paid to the exploration and application of 2D materials. In this review, we focus on the application of 2D materials in mode-locked fiber lasers. We summarize the synthesis methods for 2D materials, fiber integration with 2D materials and 2D materials based saturable absorbers. We discuss the performance of the diverse mode-locked fiber lasers in the typical operating wavelength such as 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 μm. Finally, a summary and outlook of the further applications of the new materials in mode-locked fiber lasers are presented.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Zhao ◽  
Sijie Yang ◽  
Kenan Zhang ◽  
Lijie Zhang ◽  
Ping Chen ◽  
...  

AbstractNonlayered two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted increasing attention, due to novel physical properties, unique surface structure, and high compatibility with microfabrication technique. However, owing to the inherent strong covalent bonds, the direct synthesis of 2D planar structure from nonlayered materials, especially for the realization of large-size ultrathin 2D nonlayered materials, is still a huge challenge. Here, a general atomic substitution conversion strategy is proposed to synthesize large-size, ultrathin nonlayered 2D materials. Taking nonlayered CdS as a typical example, large-size ultrathin nonlayered CdS single-crystalline flakes are successfully achieved via a facile low-temperature chemical sulfurization method, where pre-grown layered CdI2 flakes are employed as the precursor via a simple hot plate assisted vertical vapor deposition method. The size and thickness of CdS flakes can be controlled by the CdI2 precursor. The growth mechanism is ascribed to the chemical substitution reaction from I to S atoms between CdI2 and CdS, which has been evidenced by experiments and theoretical calculations. The atomic substitution conversion strategy demonstrates that the existing 2D layered materials can serve as the precursor for difficult-to-synthesize nonlayered 2D materials, providing a bridge between layered and nonlayered materials, meanwhile realizing the fabrication of large-size ultrathin nonlayered 2D materials.


Author(s):  
Adam Brill ◽  
Elad Koren ◽  
Graham de Ruiter

Atomically thin two-dimensional materials (2DMs) have moved in the past 15 years from a serendipitously isolated single-layered graphene curiosity to a near technological renaissance, where 2DMs such as graphene and...


Author(s):  
Shunyu Chang ◽  
Yanquan Geng ◽  
Yongda Yan

AbstractAs one of the most widely used nanofabrication methods, the atomic force microscopy (AFM) tip-based nanomachining technique offers important advantages, including nanoscale manipulation accuracy, low maintenance cost, and flexible experimental operation. This technique has been applied to one-, two-, and even three-dimensional nanomachining patterns on thin films made of polymers, metals, and two-dimensional materials. These structures are widely used in the fields of nanooptics, nanoelectronics, data storage, super lubrication, and so forth. Moreover, they are believed to have a wide application in other fields, and their possible industrialization may be realized in the future. In this work, the current state of the research into the use of the AFM tip-based nanomachining method in thin-film machining is presented. First, the state of the structures machined on thin films is reviewed according to the type of thin-film materials (i.e., polymers, metals, and two-dimensional materials). Second, the related applications of tip-based nanomachining to film machining are presented. Finally, the current situation of this area and its potential development direction are discussed. This review is expected to enrich the understanding of the research status of the use of the tip-based nanomachining method in thin-film machining and ultimately broaden its application.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-200
Author(s):  
Yanglizhi Li ◽  
Luzhao Sun ◽  
Haiyang Liu ◽  
Yuechen Wang ◽  
Zhongfan Liu

Recent advances on preparing single-crystal metals and their crucial roles in controlled growth of high-quality 2D materials are reviewed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (39) ◽  
pp. 22140-22156
Author(s):  
Xin-Ping Zhai ◽  
Bo Ma ◽  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Hao-Li Zhang

Two-dimensional materials are now excelling in yet another arena of ultrafast photonics, including optical modulation through optical limiting/mode-locking, photodetectors, optical communications, integrated miniaturized all-optical devices, etc.


Nanoscale ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (26) ◽  
pp. 12349-12355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoc Huynh Van ◽  
Manoharan Muruganathan ◽  
Jothiramalingam Kulothungan ◽  
Hiroshi Mizuta

An all-2D materials three-terminal subthermal subthreshold slope nanoelectromechanical (NEM) switch is realized to overcome the exponential increase in leakage current with an increase in the drive current of CMOS devices.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (05) ◽  
pp. 2030010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengkun Yin ◽  
Qingyu Lin ◽  
Yixiang Duan

At present, two-dimensional (2D) materials have shown great application potential in numerous fields based on their physical chemical and electronic properties. Raman spectroscopy and derivative techniques are effective tools for characterizing 2D materials. Raman spectroscopy conveys lots of knowledge on 2D materials, including layer number, doping type, strain and interlayer coupling. This review summarized advanced applications of Raman spectroscopy in 2D materials. The challenges and possible applied directions of Raman spectroscopy to 2D materials are discussed in detail.


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