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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Graphene's 2D nature and tunable carrier density offer potential for superconductivity.
  • Experimentally controlling superconductivity in graphene remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for precisely controlling graphene superconductivity.
  • To enable the creation and investigation of tailored graphene-superconductor hybrid structures.

Main Methods:

  • Combining the proximity effect with scanning tunneling microscope (STM) manipulation.
  • Growing lead (Pb) nano-islands to induce superconductivity in graphene.
  • Precisely displacing Pb nano-islands on graphene surfaces using STM.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the ability to shape graphene superconductivity with nanometer precision.
  • Created and investigated superconductor-graphene-superconductor heterostructures.
  • Constructed superconductor nanocorrals for probing local magnetic moments in graphene.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method offers precise control over graphene-superconductor junctions.
  • This opens new avenues for exploring graphene superconductivity and designing novel hybrid devices.
  • The technique facilitates fundamental studies and the development of advanced nanoscale probes.