3D Dirac semimetal Cd3As2-based solid solutions growth and characterization

Recent advancements in II3V2 semiconducting compounds have garnered significant attention due to their unique electronic properties and potential applications. Materials like Cd3As2 and Cd3As2-based solid solutions, often referred to as three-dimensional analogs of graphene, exhibit intriguing pheno...

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Main Authors: E. Arushanov, A. N. Nateprov, G. Cywinski, W. Knap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2025-01-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0235231
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Summary:Recent advancements in II3V2 semiconducting compounds have garnered significant attention due to their unique electronic properties and potential applications. Materials like Cd3As2 and Cd3As2-based solid solutions, often referred to as three-dimensional analogs of graphene, exhibit intriguing phenomena such as high electron mobility and a Dirac semimetal band structure. This review summarizes recent research progress, covering a broad range of topics including crystal structure analysis, thin film fabrication, band structure studies, and various experimental findings such as classical transport behavior, Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations, magnetization, optical and magneto-optical effects, and electron spin resonance, all within the last three decades. By providing a comprehensive overview of these research areas, this review aims to highlight the current state of understanding and identify promising directions for future research in Cd3As2-based solid solutions.
ISSN:2158-3226