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Explore semiconductor physics and device applications in this colloquium talk from Edward Yu of the University of Texas at the Centre for Quantum Technologies. Delve into cutting-edge research on controlling and characterizing semiconductor materials at nanometer scales for applications ranging from quantum computing to renewable energy. Learn about monolayer transition metal dichalcogenide semiconductors and their single photon emission properties under tensile strain, with detailed explanations of nanoscale strain measurements using proximal probe techniques. Discover innovative approaches to photoelectrode fabrication for solar-powered water splitting, including band structure engineering, resistive switching, and nanoscale thin-film reactions. Understand how these developments could lead to cost-effective green hydrogen production with scalability comparable to silicon photovoltaics. Examine the crucial connection between nanoscale strain control and its implications for both quantum and energy applications in semiconductor technology.
