Discoveries in quantum materials, which are characterized by the strongly quantum-
mechanical nature of electrons and atoms, have revealed exotic properties that arise from …

Two‐dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) play host to a wide range of
novel topological states, such as quantum spin Hall insulators, superconductors, and Weyl …

Atomic defects in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) such as chalcogen
vacancies significantly affect their properties. In this work, we provide a reproducible and …

The colour centre platform holds promise for quantum technologies, and hexagonal boron
nitride has attracted attention due to the high brightness and stability, optically addressable …

Abstract For two-dimensional (2D) layered semiconductors, control over atomic defects and
understanding of their electronic and optical functionality represent major challenges …

Chalcogen vacancies are generally considered to be the most common point defects in
transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors because of their low formation …

Quantum light sources in solid-state systems are of major interest as a basic ingredient for
integrated quantum photonic technologies. The ability to tailor quantum emitters via site …

Structural defects in 2D materials offer an effective way to engineer new material
functionalities beyond conventional doping. We report on the direct experimental correlation …

Identifying the point defects in 2D materials is important for many applications. Recent
studies have proposed that W vacancies are the predominant point defect in 2D WSe2, in …

The focused ion beam (FIB) is a powerful tool for fabrication, modification, and
characterization of materials down to the nanoscale. Starting with the gallium FIB, which was …