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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures exhibit tunable optoelectronic properties through mechanical strain.
Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a key material in vdW heterostructures, known for its unique mechanical and optical characteristics.
Interface bubbles in stacked vdW materials present opportunities for localized strain engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the mechanical behavior and strain distribution in interface bubbles formed by stacked hBN multilayers.
To explore the relationship between bubble geometry, hBN multilayer thickness, and resulting luminescence.
To demonstrate the creation of tunable microscopic optical cavities using strain engineering in vdW materials.

Main Methods:

Fabrication and characterization of interface bubbles in stacked hBN multilayers.
Analysis of bubble geometry (radius and thickness) and strain distribution.
Electron beam irradiation to modify bubble geometry and induce luminescence.

Main Results:

Distinct mechanical behavior of bubbles in multilayers compared to monolayers.
Elucidation of radius- and thickness-dependent bubble geometry and strain.
Demonstration of strong, localized ultraviolet luminescence and optical standing waves from modified bubbles.

Conclusions:

Established the thickness-dependent bending rigidity of hBN multilayers.
Showcased a method to modulate microscopic optical cavities via strain engineering in vdW materials.
Highlighted the potential of this approach for fundamental mechanical studies and advanced optoelectronic applications.