In the Zallo research subgroup at SNQS chair of
WSI we focus on thegrowth of ultrapure van der Waals materials and explore their structure, symmetry and quantum opto-electronic properties.This broad class consist of layered combination of
2D materials and open up entirely new directions in materials and
nano-science. In particular, our research aims at identifying routes to
ultrapure growth and material assemblies that facilitate multifunctional design. Hereby, we combine van der Waals materials having dissimilar properties
to build hybrid multi-component metamaterials with highly emergent
functionalities.To do this research we
employ an ultrahigh-purity cluster consisting of a molecular beam epitaxy
chamber for synthesis connected to an analytical chamber housing optical and
electronic spectroscopy capabilities. More information about specific current research
activities can be found here.
Substrate heater view of MBE system Inside view of Analytic Chamber