Exciton-Plasmon Coupling in 2D Semiconductors by Surface Acoustic Waves
arXiv:2012.11695 · doi:10.1021/acsphotonics.1c00173
Abstract
We theoretically demonstrate the coupling between excitons in 2D semiconductors and surface plasmons in a thin metal film by means of a surface acoustic wave (SAW), proving that the generated exciton-plasmon polaritons (or plexcitons) are in the strong coupling regime. The strain field of the SAW creates a dynamic diffraction grating providing the momentum match for the surface plasmons, whereas the piezoelectric field, that could dissociate the excitons, is cancelled out by the metal. This is exemplified for monolayer MoS and mono- and few-layer black phosphorus on top of a thin silver layer on a LiNbO piezoelectric substrate, providing Rabi splittings of 100-150 meV. Thus, we demonstrate that SAWs are powerful tools to modulate the optical properties of supported 2D semiconductors by means of the high-frequency localized deformations tailored by the acoustic transducers, that can serve as electrically switchable launchers of propagating plexcitons suitable for active high-speed nanophotonic applications.
arXiv comment20 pages, 5 figures, and TOC graphic
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