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Characterization of In-plane Polarization Domains in 2D SnSe by Scanning Microwave Microscopy

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https://doi.org/10.7298/kkrr-vd79
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/117494
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Author
Zhang, Yawei
Abstract

Scanning microwave microscopy (SMM) allows nanoscale characterization of two-dimensional (2D) tin selenide (SnSe) polarization domain structure and resistance. This study examines SnSe flakes up to 15-nm thick, synthesized by low-pressure physical vapor deposition and transferred onto a silicon substrate. The SMM uncovers lateral polarization domains not detected by optical microscopy or atomic force microscopy. The SMM determines the resistivity of the domain interior is approximately 0.02 Ω·m, which is much higher than the resistivity of the domain boundaries. This observation agrees with current-voltage measurement of devices fabricated on 2D SnSe and vertical Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM) measurement result. This work, in short, we report and confirm the domain boundary is more conductive than the domain interior both theoretically and experimentally demonstrates, plus SMM's efficacy for non-destructive, in situ monitoring of 2D materials and devices.

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24 pages
Date Issued
2025-05
Committee Chair
Hwang, James
Committee Member
Singer, Andrej
Degree Discipline
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
Type
dissertation or thesis
Link(s) to Catalog Record
https://newcatalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/16938315

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