Self-Hybridized Polaritons in Layered Excitonic Semiconductors and Heterostructures

Explore the fascinating world of light-matter interactions in two-dimensional semiconductors through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the revolutionary field of atomically thin 2D materials and their impact on solid-state physics and semiconductor device research. Examine the unique properties of van der Waals bonded semiconductors, focusing on their strong excitonic resonances and large optical dielectric constants. Investigate the phenomenon of strong light-matter coupling in excitonic 2D semiconductors, particularly chalcogenides of molybdenum and tungsten. Learn about recent advancements in light trapping in multi-layer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) coupled with plasmonic substrates. Discover the extension of these concepts to halide perovskites and superlattices of excitonic chalcogenides, offering opportunities to tailor light dispersion in the strong-coupling regime. Gain insights into scalable, localized quantum emitters from strained 2D semiconductors and the control of light in magnetic semiconductors. Conclude with a broad vision of the future prospects for 2D materials in semiconductor optoelectronics and photonics, highlighting the vast opportunities for tailoring light-matter interactions and building practical devices.