Strain-induced band gaps in bilayer graphene

Details Strain-induced band gaps in bilayer graphene Strain-induced band gaps in bilayer graphene

2011-11-21

arxiv.org/abs/1111.4957v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

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We present a tight-binding investigation of strained bilayer graphene within linear elasticity theory, focusing on the different environments experienced by the A and B carbon atoms of the different sublattices. We find that the inequivalence of the A and B atoms is enhanced by the application of perpendicular strain $\epsilon_{zz}$, which provides a physical mechanism for opening a band gap, most effectively obtained when pulling the two graphene layers apart. In addition, perpendicular strain introduces electron-hole asymmetry and can result in linear electronic dispersion near the K-point. When applying lateral strain to one layer and keeping the other layer fixed, we find the opening of an indirect band gap for small deformations. Our findings suggest experimental means for strain-engineered band gaps in bilayer graphene.

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