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Great Second‐Harmonic Generation Enhancement in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides by Resonance Energy Transfer from Ruddlesden–Popper Perovskites

Ziyu Luo, Qin Tan, Yangguang Zhong, Zhiwen Hua, Chenxi Liu, Xiao Yi, Xinfeng Liu, Shula Chen, Anlian Pan

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 13· Issue 36

Abstract

Abstract Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites (RPPs) exhibit intrinsic quantum well structures and exceptional photoelectric properties, including superior light absorption characteristics and efficient carrier transport capabilities. These properties have garnered significant interest in their applications in light‐emitting diodes, sensors, and photovoltaics. Nevertheless, most of these applications remain within the realm of linear optics, leaving the vast potential of RPPs in nonlinear optics relatively unexplored. In this study, it is demonstrated that van der Waals stacking between transition metal dichalcogenides and RPPs enables a remarkable near two‐order‐of‐magnitude enhancement in second harmonic generation (SHG). Through systematic investigation, it is revealed that this enhanced SHG arises from nonlinear resonance energy transfer (ET) facilitated by long‐range dipole–dipole coupling. Importantly, the SHG enhancement can be effectively modulated by controlling the thickness of RPP layers. Furthermore, this ET‐mediated SHG enhancement is not limited to specific combinations but is a general phenomenon observed in heterostructures involving RPPs and various 2D materials. This work provides a practical approach to achieving scalable and uniform enhancement of nonlinear optical responses in 2D materials, opening a promising avenue for the development of high‐performance, multifunctional nonlinear photonic nanodevices.
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OpenAlex topics: 2D Materials and Applications · Strong Light-Matter Interactions · Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies

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Affiliations

Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration College of Materials Science and Engineering Hunan University Changsha Hunan 410082 China

China Mobile Group Hunan Company Ltd Changsha Hunan 410015 China

CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China

School of Physics and Electronics Hunan Normal University Changsha 410082 China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province

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