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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Optics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Two-dimensional materials (2DMs) and heterostructures possess tunable properties via electrostatic gating and twisting.
  • Current methods for 2DM manipulation lack real-time control and scalability for device applications.
  • Exploring 2DM physics and quantum devices requires advanced methods for interfacial property control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an on-chip platform for 2DMs with in situ adjustable interfacial properties.
  • To demonstrate precise voltage-controlled manipulation of 2DMs, including approaching, twisting, and pressurizing.
  • To enable new applications in quantum device technology and tunable light sources.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-based on-chip platform.
  • Utilizing precise voltage-controlled manipulation for 2DM interactions.
  • Demonstration using twisted hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) to create topological singularities.

Main Results:

  • Creation of synthetic topological singularities (merons) in h-BN's nonlinear optical susceptibility.
  • Development of integrated light sources with real-time tunable polarization.
  • Prediction of a quantum analogue for generating entangled photon pairs with adjustable properties.

Conclusions:

  • The MEMS platform offers a scalable and accessible method for manipulating 2DMs.
  • This technology advances the control of low-dimensional quantum materials.
  • Paves the way for novel hybrid 2D/3D devices with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum optics.