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Nanolasers Based on 2D Materials
Author(s) -
Du Wen,
Li Caihong,
Sun Jiachen,
Xu Hao,
Yu Peng,
Ren Aobo,
Wu Jiang,
Wang Zhiming
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
laser and photonics reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.778
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1863-8899
pISSN - 1863-8880
DOI - 10.1002/lpor.202000271
Subject(s) - materials science , optoelectronics , nanoscopic scale , optical materials , 3d optical data storage , optical communication , nanotechnology
Nanolasers, with small footprint and ultralow threshold, are promising for applications in data communication, on‐chip optical computing, and optical interconnects. In addition to the microcavity design, the choice of gain material is another critical factor determining the optical performance of nanolasers. 2D materials are widely studied and applied in nanoscale optoelectronic devices due to their exceptional electrical, chemical, thermal, and optical properties caused by the unique layered structures. As emerging materials with unique optical properties, 2D materials are selected as effective gain materials for designing of nanolasers. In this review, the recent advances in nanolasers based on 2D materials are comprehensively addressed.