Tuning Band Tails in Mono- and Multilayered Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: A Detailed Assessment and a Quick-Reference Guide

Sarangapani, Prasad; Charles, James; Kubis, Tillmann

doi:10.1103/physrevapplied.17.024005

Tuning Band Tails in Mono- and Multilayered Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: A Detailed Assessment and a Quick-Reference Guide

Journal Article · 01 February 2022 · Physical Review Applied

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevapplied.17.024005· OSTI ID:1982761

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1982761

Journal Information:: Physical Review Applied, Journal Name: Physical Review Applied Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 17; ISSN 2331-7019; ISSN PRAHB2

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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