Persistence of Layer-Tolerant Defect Levels in ReS2

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Main Authors: Maity, Nikhilesh, Meher, Shibu, Dey, Manoj, Singh, Abhishek Kumar
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Published: 2025
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author Maity, Nikhilesh
Meher, Shibu
Dey, Manoj
Singh, Abhishek Kumar
author_facet Maity, Nikhilesh
Meher, Shibu
Dey, Manoj
Singh, Abhishek Kumar
contents Defects in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors play a decisive role in determining their electronic, optical, catalytic and quantum properties. Understanding how defect energy levels respond to variations in layer thickness is essential for achieving reproducible and scalable device performance. We report the persistence of layer-tolerant defect levels in rhenium disulfide (ReS2), where both donor- and acceptor-type charge transition levels remain nearly unchanged from monolayer to bulk in both AA and AB stacking. The associated two-level quantum system also retains its character across thicknesses, enabling ReS2 to serve as a platform for layer-tolerant single-photon emitters. The invariance arises from the interplay between electronic energy minimization and structural relaxation, which together counteract quantum confinement and reduced dielectric screening. Additionally, the intrinsically weak interlayer coupling in ReS2 plays a crucial role. Our findings uncover the microscopic origin of this unique behavior, distinguishing ReS2 from other transitionmetal dichalcogenides and highlighting its potential for thickness-independent optoelectronic and quantum photonic applications.
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spellingShingle Persistence of Layer-Tolerant Defect Levels in ReS2
Maity, Nikhilesh
Meher, Shibu
Dey, Manoj
Singh, Abhishek Kumar
Materials Science
Defects in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors play a decisive role in determining their electronic, optical, catalytic and quantum properties. Understanding how defect energy levels respond to variations in layer thickness is essential for achieving reproducible and scalable device performance. We report the persistence of layer-tolerant defect levels in rhenium disulfide (ReS2), where both donor- and acceptor-type charge transition levels remain nearly unchanged from monolayer to bulk in both AA and AB stacking. The associated two-level quantum system also retains its character across thicknesses, enabling ReS2 to serve as a platform for layer-tolerant single-photon emitters. The invariance arises from the interplay between electronic energy minimization and structural relaxation, which together counteract quantum confinement and reduced dielectric screening. Additionally, the intrinsically weak interlayer coupling in ReS2 plays a crucial role. Our findings uncover the microscopic origin of this unique behavior, distinguishing ReS2 from other transitionmetal dichalcogenides and highlighting its potential for thickness-independent optoelectronic and quantum photonic applications.
title Persistence of Layer-Tolerant Defect Levels in ReS2
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.18464