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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Von Neumann architecture faces limitations ('memory wall').
  • Artificial synapses are key for neuromorphic computing.
  • 2D semiconductors offer excellent electronic and optoelectronic properties for synaptic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create robust optoelectronic synapses on wafer-scale MoSe2.
  • To engineer tunable memory functions using Te doping and Se vacancies.
  • To demonstrate synaptic behaviors and in-sensor computation capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Wafer-scale MoSe2 film growth via chemical vapor deposition.
  • Te doping to induce Se vacancies for defect engineering.
  • Fabrication of arrayed optoelectronic devices using ultra-high vacuum stencil lithography.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated tunable memory functions in MoSe2-based optoelectronic synapses.
  • Observed significant paired-pulse facilitation (up to 197%) under UV illumination.
  • Showcased spike-dependent plasticity and hardware image sharpening.

Conclusions:

  • Vacancy engineering in 2D semiconductors is a viable strategy for neuromorphic devices.
  • Te-doped MoSe2 synapses exhibit promising performance for future integrated systems.
  • This work advances the development of efficient artificial synaptic devices.