On the possibility of observing tunable laser-induced band gaps in graphene

HERNAN L. CALVO; HORACIO M. PASTAWSKI; STEPHAN ROCHE; LUIS E. F. FOA TORRES

Nanomaterials: A Guide to Fabrication and Applications

CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group

Año: 2015; p. 215 - 236

Graphene research is a fast growing field of opportunities covering a transversal research landscape from basic science to technology. Here, we focus on the possibility of tuning the electronic and transport properties of graphene through illumination with a laser field. Our driving question is: Is it possible to induce bandgaps in graphene through laser illumination? Can those gaps be observed? In this chapter we extend previous works on this subject while giving a broader and updated introduction to this fascinating field.