Many-Body Physics in Two Dimensional Moire Materials

Abstract

Two-dimensional moir´e materials are an emergent platform to explore new quantum states of matter. The precise control of the mismatch angle between two atomically thin layers and the Fermi level can give rise to strongly correlated systems. Recently, twisted bilayers of graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides from group VI show strongly correlated states. However, the question remains if the 2D moir´e materials of group V could present many-body physics and which are the roles of phonons in that states. Our objective is to investigate charge density waves, superconductivity, Mott insulator, and Wigner crystals in moir´e materials of NbSe2 varying the angle of mismatch and Fermi level. Low-temperature terahertz Raman spectroscopy is an innovative way to probe these quantum states optically. Our general strategy is to exfoliate monolayers of NbSe2, stack two monolayers controlling the mismatch angle onto electrical contacts, measure terahertz Raman, and transport devices at low temperatures. This study is critical because it can open up windows for control and optically probe strongly correlated states in 2D moir e materials.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Mar 06, 2024
Source ID
FA95502310329

Entities

People

  • Victor Carozo Gois De Oliveira

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene
  • Quantum Computing