Xin Li, Jin Chen, Feilong Yu, Xiaoshuang Chen, Wei Lu, Guanhai Li
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Achieving a Noise Limit with a Few-layer WSe2 Avalanche Photodetector at Room Temperature
We engineered a two-dimensional Pt/WSe2/Ni avalanche photodetector (APD) optimized for ultraweak signal detection at room temperature. By fine-tuning the work functions, we achieved an ultralow dark current of 10–14 A under small bias, with a noise equivalent power (NEP) of 8.09 fW/Hz1/2. This performance is driven by effective dark barrier blocking and a record-long electron mean free path (123 nm) in intrinsic WSe2, minimizing dark carrier replenishment and suppressing noise under an ultralow electric field. Our APD exhibits a high gain of 5 × 105 at a modulation frequency of 20 kHz, effectively balancing gain and bandwidth, a common challenge in traditional photovoltaic-based APDs. By addressing the typical challenges of high noise and low gain and minimizing dependence on high electric fields, this work highlights the potential of 2D materials in developing efficient, low-power, and ultrasensitive photodetections.
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