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Breakthrough Technique Transforms Control of MoS2 Semiconductors

7/28/2025

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Physicists at Bielefeld University and the Leibniz Institute have unveiled a groundbreaking terahertz radiation technique that allows for the ultrafast control of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) semiconductors. Spearheaded by Dr. Dmitry Turchinovich, this innovative method empowers real-time adjustments of electronic properties with light, paving the way for enhanced optical switches and sensors, and surpassing conventional electronic gates.

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Physicists at Bielefeld University and the Leibniz Institute have unveiled a groundbreaking terahertz radiation technique that allows for the ultrafast control of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) semiconductors. Spearheaded by Dr. Dmitry Turchinovich, this innovative method empowers real-time adjustments of electronic properties with light, paving the way for enhanced optical switches and sensors, and surpassing conventional electronic gates.