Research Progress and Development Recommendations on Quantum Devices Based on Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystal Heterostructures

doi:10.3981/j.issn.2097-0781.2025.01.004

Abstract

Abstract:

Focusing on two-dimensional atomic crystal heterostructures and devices, this paper first provids a brief analysis of the emerging applications of nanotechnology and quantum technology of various countries in this field. It then systematically introduces the major experimental results and scientific progress in this field, analyzes the challenges faced by current two-dimensional atomic crystal quantum devices, and offers recommendations for the development of materials and circuits for future quantum computing and quantum precision measurement. Finally, the paper draws conclusions and predicted the future trend of current quantum devices based on two-dimensional atomic crystal heterostructures, providing a reference for subsequent research on quantum devices based on two-dimensional atomic crystal heterostructures.

Key words: two-dimensional atomic crystal, two-dimensional heterostructure, micro- and nano-electronics, quantum device

摘要：

概述了全球在二维原子晶体异质结材料和器件领域，纳米电子技术和量子技术的应用探索。系统介绍了该领域近期的主要实验成果和科学进展，分析当前二维原子晶体量子器件面临的挑战，对未来的量子计算用材料或电路支撑及量子精密测量的发展提出建议。最后展望了二维原子晶体异质结量子器件的发展趋势，以期为后续研究提供参考。

关键词: 二维原子晶体, 二维异质结, 微纳电子学, 量子器件

LI Xiaoxi, HAN Zheng Vitto. Research Progress and Development Recommendations on Quantum Devices Based on Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystal Heterostructures[J]. Science and Technology Foresight, 2025, 4(1): 36-48.

李小茜, 韩拯. 二维原子晶体异质结量子器件研究进展及发展建议[J]. 前瞻科技, 2025, 4(1): 36-48.

Figures/Tables 8

Fig. 1 Method for direct transfer of metal electrodes onto two-dimensional electronic devices

Fig. 2 Concept of applying quantized conducting edge states in quantum information processing

Fig. 3 Fractional quantization of quantum anomalous Hall effect in twisted molybdenum ditelluride systems

Fig. 4 Integer quantum Hall effect in few-layer black phosphorus/boron nitride heterostructure devices

Fig. 5 Rydberg moiré excitons in monolayer tungsten selenide

Fig. 6 Application of two-dimensional atomic crystal heterostructures as quantum sensor

Fig. 7 Semiconductor quantum dots of two-dimensional atomic crystal of molybdenum disulfide

Fig. 8 Graphene band reconstruction induced by interface charge order

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