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September 11, 2014

Two-dimensional electron liquids
College Park MD (SPX) Sep 11, 2014
Truly two-dimensional objects are rare. Even a thin piece of paper is trillions of atoms thick. When physicists do succeed in producing 2D systems, quantum interactions can lead to new phenomena and Nobel prizes. Two examples: graphene - single-atom-thick sheets of carbon atoms - has unique mechanical, electrical, and optical properties; and two-dimensional electron gases (2DEG) - planar collections of electrons supported at the interface between certain semiconductors such as gallium arsenide - a ... read more

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