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Leonardo C. Campos

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arXiv2022

Observation of well-defined Kohn-anomaly in high-quality graphene devices at room temperature

Due to its ultra-thin nature, the study of graphene quantum optoelectronics, like gate-dependent graphene Raman properties, is obscured by interactions with substrates and surroundings. For instance, the use of doped silicon with a capping thermal oxide layer limited the observation to low temperatures of a well-defined Kohn-anomaly behavior, related to the breakdown of the adiabatic Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Here, we design an optoelectronic device consisting of single-layer graphene electrically contacted with thin graphite leads, seated on an atomically flat hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) substrate and gated with an ultra-thin gold (Au) layer. We show that this device is optically transparent, has no background optical peaks and photoluminescence from the device components, and no generation of laser-induced electrostatic doping (photodoping). This allows for room-temperature gate-dependent Raman spectroscopy effects that have only been observed at cryogenic temperatures so far, above all the Kohn-anomaly phonon energy normalization. The new device architecture by decoupling graphene optoelectronic properties from the substrate effects, allows for the observation of quantum phenomena at room temperature.

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arXiv2022

Raman spectra of twisted bilayer graphene close to the magic angle

In this work, we study the Raman spectra of twisted bilayer graphene samples as a function of their twist-angles ($θ$), ranging from 0.03$^\circ$ to 3.40$^\circ$, where local $θ$ are determined by analysis of their associated moire superlattices, as imaged by scanning microwave impedance microscopy. Three standard excitation laser lines are used (457, 532, and 633 nm wavelengths), and the main Raman active graphene bands (G and 2D) are considered. Our results reveal that electron-phonon interaction influences the G band's linewidth close to the magic angle regardless of laser excitation wavelength. Also, the 2D band lineshape in the $θ$ < 1$^\circ$ regime is dictated by crystal lattice and depends on both the Bernal (AB and BA) stacking bilayer graphene and strain soliton regions (SP). We propose a geometrical model to explain the 2D lineshape variations, and from it, we estimate the SP width when moving towards the magic angle.

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arXiv2020

The limits of Near Field Immersion Microwave Microscopy evaluated by imaging bilayer graphene Moiré patterns

Molecular and atomic imaging required the development of electron and scanning probe microscopies to surpass the physical limits dictated by diffraction. Nano-infrared experiments and pico-cavity tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy imaging later demonstrated that radiation in the visible range can surpass this limit by using scanning probe tips to access the near-field regime. Here we show that ultimate resolution can be obtained by using scanning microwave imaging microscopy to reveal structures with feature sizes down to 1~nm using a radiation of 0.1~m in wavelength. As a test material we use twisted bilayer graphene, which is not only a very important recent topic due to the discovery of correlated electron effects such as superconductivity, but also because it provides a sample where we can systematically tune a superstructure Moiré patterns modulation from below one up to tens of nanometers. By analyzing the tip-sample distance dynamics, we demonstrate that this ultimate 10$^8$ probe-to-pattern resolution can be achieved by using liquid immersion microscopy concepts and exquisite force control exerted on nanoscale water menisci.

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arXiv2020

Gate-tunable non-volatile photomemory effect in MoS$_2$ transistors

Non-volatile memory devices have been limited to flash architectures that are complex devices. Here, we present a unique photomemory effect in MoS$_2$ transistors. The photomemory is based on a photodoping effect - a controlled way of manipulating the density of free charges in monolayer MoS$_2$ using a combination of laser exposure and gate voltage application. The photodoping promotes changes on the conductance of MoS$_2$ leading to photomemory states with high memory on/off ratio. Such memory states are non-volatile with an expectation of retaining up to 50 % of the information for tens of years. Furthermore, we show that the photodoping is gate-tunable, enabling control of the recorded memory states. Finally, we propose a model to explain the photodoping, and we provide experimental evidence supporting such a phenomenon. In summary, our work includes the MoS$_2$ phototransistors in the non-volatile memory devices and expands the possibilities of memory application beyond conventional memory architectures.

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arXiv2020

Lattice dynamics localization in low-angle twisted bilayer graphene

A low twist angle between the two stacked crystal networks in bilayer graphene enables self-organized lattice reconstruction with the formation of a periodic domain. This superlattice modulates the vibrational and electronic structures, imposing new rules for electron-phonon coupling and the eventual observation of strong correlation and superconductivity. Direct optical images of the crystal superlattice in reconstructed twisted bilayer graphene are reported here, generated by the inelastic scattering of light in a nano-Raman spectroscope. The observation of the crystallographic structure with visible light is made possible due to lattice dynamics localization, the images resembling spectral variations caused by the presence of strain solitons and topological points. The results are rationalized by a nearly-free-phonon model and electronic calculations that highlight the relevance of solitons and topological points, particularly pronounced for structures with small twist angles. We anticipate our discovery to play a role in understanding Jahn-Teller effects and electronic Cooper pairing, among many other important phonon-related effects, and it may be useful for characterizing devices in the most prominent platform for the field of twistronics.

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arXiv2020

Local photodoping in monolayer MoS2

Inducing electrostatic doping in 2D materials by laser exposure (photodoping effect) is an exciting route to tune optoelectronic phenomena. However, there is a lack of investigation concerning in what respect the action of photodoping in optoelectronic devices is local. Here, we employ scanning photocurrent microscopy (SPCM) techniques to investigate how a permanent photodoping modulates the photocurrent generation in MoS2 transistors locally. We claim that the photodoping fills the electronic states in MoS2 conduction band, preventing the photon-absorption and the photocurrent generation by the MoS2 sheet. Moreover, by comparing the persistent photocurrent (PPC) generation of MoS2 on top of different substrates, we elucidate that the interface between the material used for the gate and the insulator (gate-insulator interface) is essential for the photodoping generation. Our work gives a step forward to the understanding of the photodoping effect in MoS2 transistors and the implementation of such an effect in integrated devices.

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arXiv2020

Probing the Electronic Properties of Monolayer MoS$_2$ via Interaction with Molecular Hydrogen

This work presents a detailed experimental investigation of the interaction between molecular hydrogen (H$_2$) and monolayer MoS$_2$ field effect transistors (MoS$_2$ FET), aiming for sensing application. The MoS$_2$ FET exhibits a response to H$_2$ that covers a broad range of concentration (0.1 - 90%) at a relatively low operating temperature range (300-473 K). Most important, H$_2$ sensors based on MoS$_2$ FETs show desirable properties such as full reversibility and absence of catalytic metal dopants (Pt or Pd). The experimental results indicate that the conductivity of MoS$_2$ monotonically increases as a function of the H$_2$ concentration due to a reversible charge transferring process. It is proposed that such process involves dissociative H$_2$ adsorption driven by interaction with sulfur vacancies in the MoS$_2$ surface (VS). This description is in agreement with related density functional theory studies about H$_2$ adsorption on MoS$_2$. Finally, measurements on partially defect-passivated MoS$_2$ FETs using atomic layer deposited aluminum oxide consist of an experimental indication that the VS plays an important role in the H$_2$ interaction with the MoS$_2$. These findings provide insights for futures applications in catalytic process between monolayer MoS$_2$ and H$_2$ and also introduce MoS$_2$ FETs as promising H$_2$ sensors.

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arXiv2017

Observation of Diode Behavior and Gate Voltage Control of Hybrid Plasmon-Phonon Polaritons in Graphene-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Heterostructures

Light-matter interaction in two-dimension photonic materials allows for confinement and control of free-space radiation on sub-wavelength scales. Most notably, the van der Waals heterostructure obtained by stacking graphene (G) and hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) can provide for hybrid hyperbolic plasmon phonon-polaritons (HP3). Here, we present a polariton diode effect and low-bias control of HP3 modes confined in G-hBN. Using broadband infrared synchrotron radiation coupled to a scattering-type near-field optical microscope, we launch HP3 waves over both hBN Reststrahlen bands and observe the unidirectional propagation of HP3 modes at in-plane heterointerfaces associated with the transition between different substrate dielectrics. By electric gating we further control the HP3 hybridization modifying the coupling between the continuum graphene plasmons and the discrete hyperbolic phonon polaritons of hBN as described by an extended Fano model. This is the first demonstration of unidirectional control of polariton propagation, with break in reflection/transmission symmetry for HP3 modes. G-hBN and related hyperbolic metamaterial nanostructures can therefore provide the basis for novel logic devices of on-chip nano-optics communication and computing.

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arXiv2017

Tuning the pn junction at a metal-graphene interface via H2 exposure

Combining experiment and theory, we investigate how the naturally created heterojunction at a graphene and metallic contact is modulated via interaction with molecular hydrogen (H2). Due to electrostatic interaction, a Cr/Au electrode induces a pn junction in graphene, leading to an asymmetrical resistance between the charge carriers (electron and hole). This asymmetry is well modeled by considering the preferential charge scattering at the pn junction, and we show that it can be modulated in a reversible, selective and asymmetrical manner by exposing H2 to the metal-graphene interface. Our results are valuable for understanding the nature of the metal-graphene interfaces and demonstrate a novel route towards hydrogen sensor application. KEYWORDS: graphene, contact resistance,

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arXiv2017

Anomalous Non-linear Optical Response Of Graphene Near Phonon Resonances

In this work we probe the third-order non-linear optical property of graphene, hexagonal boron nitride and their heterostructure by the use of coherent anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy. When the energy difference of the two input fields match the phonon energy, the anti-Stokes emission intensity is enhanced in h-BN, as usually expected while for graphene a anomalous decrease is observed. This behaviour can be understood in terms of q coupling between the electronic continuum and a discrete phonon state. We have also measured a graphene/h-BN heterostructure and demonstrate that the anomalous effect in graphene dominates the heterostructure optical response.

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arXiv2016

Landau level splittings, phase transitions, and non-uniform charge distribution in trilayer graphene

We report on magneto-transport studies of dual-gated, Bernal-stacked trilayer graphene (TLG) encapsulated in boron nitride crystals. We observe a quantum Hall effect staircase which indicates a complete lifting of the twelve-fold degeneracy of the zeroth Landau level. As a function of perpendicular electric field, our data exhibits a sequence of phase transitions between all integer quantum Hall states in the filling factor interval $-8<ν<0$. We develop a theoretical model and argue that, in contrast to monolayer and bilayer graphene, the observed Landau level splittings and quantum Hall phase transitions can be understood within a single-particle picture, but imply the presence of a charge density imbalance between the inner and outer layers of TLG, even at charge neutrality and zero transverse electric field. Our results indicate the importance of a previously unaccounted band structure parameter which, together with a more accurate estimate of the other tight-binding parameters, results in a significantly improved determination of the electronic and Landau level structure of TLG.

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arXiv2013

ZnO UV photodetector with controllable quality factor and photosensitivity

ZnO nanowires have an enormous potential for applications as ultra-violet (UV) photodetectors. Their mechanism of photocurrent generation is intimately related with the presence of surface states where considerable efforts, such as surface chemical modifications, have been pursued to improve their photodetection capabilities. In this work, we report a step further in this direction demonstrating that the photosensitivity and quality factor (Q factor) of the photodetector are entirely tunable by an applied gate voltage. This mechanism enables UV photodetection selectivity ranging from wavelengths from tens of nanometers (full width at half maximum - FWHM) down to a narrow detection of 3 nm. Such control paves the way for novel applications, especially related to the detection of elements that have very sharp luminescence.

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arXiv2009

Anisotropic Etching and Nanoribbon Formation in Single-Layer Graphene

We demonstrate anisotropic etching of single-layer graphene by thermally-activated nickel nanoparticles. Using this technique, we obtain sub-10nm nanoribbons and other graphene nanostructures with edges aligned along a single crystallographic direction. We observe a new catalytic channeling behavior, whereby etched cuts do not intersect, resulting in continuously connected geometries. Raman spectroscopy and electronic measurements show that the quality of the graphene is resilient under the etching conditions, indicating that this method may serve as a powerful technique to produce graphene nanocircuits with well-defined crystallographic edges.

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