Light Can Physically Push Atoms in 2D Materials A New Physics Trick
Scientists at Rice University found that laser light can physically distort the atomic lattice of Janus 2D semiconductors (TMDs), pushing atoms in a controllable way.
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These Janus materials have asymmetric layers that amplify the effect of optically induced forces, revealing a mechanism called “optostriction.”
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This discovery could lead to novel photonic chips, ultra-sensitive sensors, and tunable optical devices that work more efficiently than current technologies.