Layer-number determination of two-dimensional materials by optical characterization

Initiated by graphene, two-dimensional(2D) layered materials have attracted much attention owing to their novel layer-number-dependent physical and chemical properties. To fully utilize those properties, a fast and accurate determination of their layer number is the priority. Compared with conventional structural characterization tools, including atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy, the optical characterization methods such as optical contrast, Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence, multiphoton imaging, and hyperspectral imaging have the distinctive advantages of a high-throughput and nondestructive examination. Here, taking the most studied 2D materials like graphene, MoS_2, and black phosphorus as examples, we summarize the principles and applications of those optical characterization methods. The comparison of those methods may help us to select proper ones in a cost-effective way.     

爱因斯坦-德哈斯实验的现代设计

提出并设计了基于爱因斯坦-德哈斯实验的多功能教学实验装置。该实验装置集成了角度传感和磁滞回线测量模块,能够在验证爱因斯坦-德哈斯实验的基础上,进一步测量磁性材料的磁化曲线和磁滞回线。经过实验测试,该装置可以实现教学实验功能,进一步的应用开发可为精密实验测量提供可行的教学科研设备。