2D materials

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  2D materials

  Australians call it sticky tape, English name it Sellotape, and some say Scotch tape. Whatever you call it, it is arguably responsible for the theme of this month's focus issue.

  Editorial31 Mar 2016 Nature Photonics
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  Why all the fuss about 2D semiconductors?

  Graphene is no longer alone; a family of atomically thin 2D semiconductors has emerged. Optoelectronics and photonics applications are in their experimental infancy but the future holds much promise.

  • Andres Castellanos-Gomez

  Commentary31 Mar 2016 Nature Photonics
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  Flat talk

  Fengnian Xia from Yale University shares his opinions with Nature Photonics on the status of research into 2D materials and their prospects for commercial applications.

  • Rachel Won

  Interview31 Mar 2016 Nature Photonics
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  Photonics and optoelectronics of 2D semiconductor transition metal dichalcogenides

  The electronic and optical properties and the recent progress in applications of 2D semiconductor transition metal dichalcogenides with emphasis on strong excitonic effects, and spin- and valley-dependent properties are reviewed.

  • Kin Fai Mak
  • Jie Shan

  Review Article31 Mar 2016 Nature Photonics
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  Optical modulators with 2D layered materials

  The recent realization that 2D layered materials could modulate light with superior performance has prompted intense research and significant advances, paving the way for realistic applications.

  • Zhipei Sun
  • Amos Martinez
  • Feng Wang

  Review Article31 Mar 2016 Nature Photonics