Out-of-Plane Strain Induced Non-Thermal Bandgap Tuning of Black Phosphorus On-Chip Devices

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the effects of out-of-plane strain on the bandgap of black phosphorus for improved photonic devices.
• Employs mechanical strain techniques on black phosphorus samples.
• Analyzes changes in the bandgap and optical properties using spectroscopic methods.
• Assesses the impact on device performance in photonic applications.
• Out-of-plane strain significantly tunes the bandgap of black phosphorus.
• The changes in the optical properties enhance device utility in photonics.
• Notable improvement in tunability without thermal effects was observed.