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In the framework of the two-band model of a doped semiconductor the self-consistent equations describing the transition into the excitonic insulator state are obtained for the 2D case. It is found that due to the exciton-electron…
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The interplay of superconductivity and disorder generates a wealth of complex phenomena. In particular, the peculiar structure of diffusive electronic wavefunctions is predicted to increase the superconducting critical temperature in some…
Two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures (HS) formed by transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) monolayers offer a unique platform for the study of intralayer and interlayer excitons as well as moir\'e-pattern-induced features. Particularly,…
Semiconductor heterostructures provide a powerful platform for the engineering of excitons. Here we report the excitonic properties of two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures that consist of monolayer MoS2 and WS2 stacked epitaxially or…
A comprehensive study of excitonic properties of 2D layered perovskites is provided, with an emphasis on understanding and controlling the exciton fine structure. First, an overview of the optical properties is presented, discussing the…
The lineshape of spectroscopic transitions offer windows into the local environment of a system. Here, we present a novel approach for connecting the lineshape of a molecular exciton to finite-temperature lattice vibrations within the…
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Neutral and charged excitons (trions) in atomically-thin materials offer important capabilities for photonics, from ultrafast photodetectors to highly-efficient light-emitting diodes and lasers. Recent studies of van der Waals (vdW)…