Fabrication of High Quality 2D Materials and Heterostructures

Explore advanced fabrication techniques for creating high-quality two-dimensional materials and heterostructures in this comprehensive lecture delivered by Prof. Jeanie Lau from The Ohio State University. Learn the fundamental principles and cutting-edge methods used to synthesize and assemble 2D materials with exceptional quality and precision. Discover the challenges and solutions in fabricating atomically thin materials, including graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and other emerging 2D systems. Understand the critical factors that influence material quality, such as substrate preparation, growth conditions, and contamination control. Examine various fabrication approaches including mechanical exfoliation, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and transfer techniques for creating complex heterostructures. Gain insights into characterization methods used to assess material quality and structural properties. Delve into the engineering considerations for stacking different 2D materials to create van der Waals heterostructures with tailored electronic and optical properties. This lecture, part of the Princeton Summer School for Condensed Matter Physics, provides essential knowledge for researchers and students working in nanomaterials, condensed matter physics, and device engineering who seek to understand the state-of-the-art in 2D material fabrication and the pathways to achieving high-quality samples for fundamental research and technological applications.