Optics of 2D Materials: Fundamentals and Applications

Dear colleagues,

Since the first isolation of graphene, two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the subject of intense research. With the development of the synthesis/fabrication methodology, structure characterization, and functionality modification, a new era of 2D materials has begun, with a huge number of publications in the last few years dealing with the applications of 2D materials in a variety of areas. Most recently, increasing research efforts into 2D materials have been projected toward the optical phenomena within them, which are of interest not only from a fundamental scientific point of view but are also fascinating for various potential optoelectronic applications and technologies, covering a very wide spectral range from microwave to ultraviolet.

This Special Issue aims to bring together detailed studies and high-quality papers from the field of the optical properties of 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures. We would like to bring together experiments and theorists to review the current status of this burgeoning field and to identify the crucial areas where progress can be made. Accepted contributions will include fundamental optical properties (experiments, theory and simulations) and novel applications of 2D materials at the forefront of scientific knowledge (optical sensors, THz technologies, flexible optoelectronics, energy harvesting and storage, biomedical, thermal management and others).

Prof. Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov
Dr. Alexey Y. Nikitin
Dr. Yury V. Stebunov
Guest Editors

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