Topological semiconductors resonate with an elusive form of radiation

该项目的目的是填补一类新型半导体的重大知识空白，这些半导体可以在传统半导体无法工作的频率范围内用作传感器。这些材料与光相互作用的方式尚未完全了解。该项目预计将提供这种具有重要意义的理解，并产生物理学和材料科学的新知识。预期成果包括一个结果数据库，将指导实验，并使未来的传感器设计。该项目预计将通过确定在该频率范围内用作传感器的最佳材料来提供实质性的好处，该频率范围可应用于通信，国防以及食品和运输的科学和研究优先事项。

The aims of the project are to fill a substantial knowledge gap in a class of novel semiconductors that can function as sensors in a frequency range where conventional semiconductors do not work. The way these materials interact with light is not fully understood. The project expects to provide this understanding of great significance and generate new knowledge in physics and materials science. Expected outcomes include a results database that will guide experiments and enable future sensor design. The project expects to provide substantial benefits by identifying the best materials for use as sensors in this frequency range, which has applications in communications, defence, and in the Science and Research Priorities of Food and Transport.