Laser-Based Synthesis, Processing, and Characterization of 2D Quantum Materials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (7 October 2020) | Viewed by 14713
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laser material synthesis; laser processing; laser characterization; real-time optical diagnostics; 2D quantum materials; nanodevices; advanced manufacturing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Two-dimensional (2D) quantum materials have recently emerged as an exciting class of atomically thin structures that possess extraordinary optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. Motivated by their properties and potential applications, there has been a worldwide interest in research areas ranging from synthesis and processing to characterization and functionality of 2D materials. Interestingly, the strong light interactions with 2D materials not only govern their behavior but can also be used as versatile synthesis, processing, and diagnostic tools to precisely tailor their structures and probe their properties. The spatial and temporal tunability, controlled energy, and power densities of laser beams enable a broad spectrum of applications in the synthesis and processing of 2D quantum materials that are not accessible by other means. This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to document recent advances in the application of lasers for the synthesis, processing, and characterization of 2D materials and heterostructures. The format of welcomed articles includes full papers, communications, and reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- synthesizing of 2D quantum materials and heterostructures by laser-based methods (e.g., PLD, LCVD);
- tailoring the structure and properties of 2D materials by laser-based processing approaches (e.g., defect engineering, doping, thinning, direct writing);
- integrating 2D materials into various substrates and device structures by laser-based strategies;
- investigating the structure and properties of 2D materials by laser-based characterization methods (e.g., Raman, Photoluminescence (PL), ultrafast pump-probe measurements); and
- manipulating the charge and spin in 2D materials by lasers.
Dr. Masoud Mahjouri-Samani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- laser synthesis of 2D materials
- laser processing of 2D materials
- laser characterization of 2D materials
- laser-induced functionality in 2D materials
