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  • Condensed matter physics
  • Materials science
  • Optoelectronics

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  • Semimetals are promising for low-energy, high-speed photodetection.
  • A major challenge is their intrinsically high dark current, limiting performance.
  • Topological effects present a potential solution to mitigate these drawbacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the use of topological effects in semimetal photoresponse for improved photodetection.
  • To provide an overview of recent advancements in graphene and semimetal-based photodetectors.
  • To discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with topological effects in photodetector design.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on semimetal photodetectors.
  • Analysis of topological effects relevant to photoresponse.
  • Discussion of design considerations for topological photodetectors.

Main Results:

  • Topological effects can potentially reduce dark current in semimetal photodetectors.
  • Graphene and other semimetals show promise for topological photodetection.
  • Exploiting topological properties requires careful consideration of design challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Topological effects represent a promising strategy to enhance semimetal photodetectors.
  • Further research is needed to fully harness topological phenomena for practical photodetector applications.
  • Addressing design challenges is crucial for realizing the full potential of topological photodetectors.