Pressure-Tunable Hyperbolic Plasmons in Black Phosphorus Films

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Authors: Yuwei Liu, Chong Wang, Junwei Ma, Yuqing Zheng, Wenqi Bi, Hao Sun, Xiangkai Meng, Shenyang Huang, Xiang Li, Hugen Yan, Yugui Yao
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Abstract

High-pressure environments provide a unique platform for tuning quantum phenomena, yet their applications in plasmonics remain underexplored. Here, we investigate the pressure-induced evolution of plasmons in black phosphorus films using infrared spectroscopy. Continuous pressure tuning of anisotropic plasmon resonances reveals the existence of in-plane hyperbolic plasmons, whose regime blueshifts into the mid-infrared range in the low-pressure A17 phase and collapses in the high-pressure A7 phase due to the suppressed anisotropy. Notably, we observed an exceptionally broad spectral range tuning of plasmon resonance frequency, ranging from 214 cm^{-1} to a maximum of 4751 cm^{-1}, along with significant modulation in absorption intensity and anisotropy. Pronounced plasmonic anomalies at the transition point reveal phase coexistence, while the abrupt low-pressure plasmon onset signals a Lifshitz transition. Our findings establish high pressure as a novel method for tailoring plasmonic properties and unlocking new possibilities for reconfigurable nanophotonic devices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research 2D Materials and Applications Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review Letters
Volume
136
Issue
6
Pages
066902–066902
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN