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  • Optoelectronics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Optical absorption is crucial for optoelectronic and photonic technologies, requiring highly absorbing materials for efficient and miniaturized devices.
  • A thin film's absorption is limited, especially in ideal environments, necessitating strategies to enhance light interaction.
  • Tungsten disulfide (WS2) monolayers offer potential for strong light absorption but require optimization for device applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate artificial superlattices of WS2 monolayers for enhanced optical absorption.
  • To compare different spacer materials and stacking methods for optimizing absorptance in WS2-based structures.
  • To demonstrate the potential of WS2 superlattices for improving light-matter coupling and nanophotonic device performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of WS2 monolayer superlattices using three distinct approaches: direct stacking, molecular spacers (spin coating), and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of alumina spacers.
  • Characterization of optical absorption properties of the fabricated WS2 superlattices.
  • Photoluminescence measurements to assess the impact of spacer materials on material properties.

Main Results:

  • Achieved 27% absorptance in a directly stacked WS2 bilayer, surpassing single-layer limits.
  • Demonstrated controllable absorptance up to 25% with molecular spacers, alongside enhanced photoluminescence due to doping.
  • Utilized ALD alumina spacers to achieve a record 31% absorptance in a 4-monolayer WS2 superlattice.
  • Showcased the effectiveness of WS2 superlattices in enhancing light absorption beyond single-layer capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Artificial WS2 monolayer superlattices provide a powerful platform for significantly enhancing optical absorption.
  • The choice of spacer material and stacking method critically influences absorptance and material properties.
  • These WS2 superlattices are directly applicable for improving light-matter coupling and advancing nanophotonic devices like modulators and photodetectors.