Nonlinear physics of moiré superlattices

Luojun Du*, Zhiheng Huang, Jin Zhang, Fangwei Ye, Qing Dai, Hui Deng, Guangyu Zhang*, Zhipei Sun*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Nonlinear physics is one of the most important research fields in modern physics and materials science. It offers an unprecedented paradigm for exploring many fascinating physical phenomena and realizing diverse cutting-edge applications inconceivable in the framework of linear processes. Here we review the recent theoretical and experimental progress concerning the nonlinear physics of synthetic quantum moiré superlattices. We focus on the emerging nonlinear electronic, optical and optoelectronic properties of moiré superlattices, including but not limited to the nonlinear anomalous Hall effect, dynamically twistable harmonic generation, nonlinear optical chirality, ultralow-power-threshold optical solitons and spontaneous photogalvanic effect. We also present our perspectives on the future opportunities and challenges in this rapidly progressing field, and highlight the implications for advances in both fundamental physics and technological innovations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1179-1192
Number of pages14
JournalNature Materials
Volume23
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024
MoE publication typeA2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review

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