Creation and Optical Characterization of Functional Defects in Two-Dimensional Materials

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dc.contributor.advisorKono, Junichiro
dc.creatorKerwin, James Thomas
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-17T16:25:40Z
dc.date.available2019-05-17T16:25:40Z
dc.date.created2018-12
dc.date.issued2018-11-28
dc.date.submittedDecember 2018
dc.date.updated2019-05-17T16:25:40Z
dc.description.abstractThe optical properties of two-dimensional materials change with the introduction of defects into the lattice. In this work, we characterize some of the optical properties of a binary alloy, MoxW1-xS2, and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) as they change in the presence of defects. Under laser illumination and optical heating, we find that damage to the binary alloy leads to brightening in the photoluminescence intensity, and with increased exposure, oxidation of the material. It is also possible to induce sub-bandgap emission in h-BN when the lattice is damaged. Using electron beam lithography techniques, we are able to controllably induce defects into the material and, consequently, create sub-bandgap fluorescent emitters that follow the lithographically patterned array. Under the right conditions, some of these emitters show single-photon emission, which is observable at room temperature. These properties can be used advantageously to create areas of bright emission in optoelectronic devices.
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dc.identifier.citationKerwin, James Thomas. "Creation and Optical Characterization of Functional Defects in Two-Dimensional Materials." (2018) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105869">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105869</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/105869
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjecttwo-dimensional materials
dc.subjecthexagonal boron nitride
dc.titleCreation and Optical Characterization of Functional Defects in Two-Dimensional Materials
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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