Direct Observation of Layer-Dependent Electronic Structure in   Phosphorene
  Phosphorene, a single atomic layer of black phosphorus, has recently emerged as a new twodimensional (2D) material that holds promise for electronic and photonic technology. Here we experimentally demonstrate that the electronic structure of few-layer phosphorene varies significantly with the number of layers, in good agreement with theoretical predictions. The interband optical transitions cover a wide, technologically important spectrum range from visible to mid-infrared. In addition, we observe strong photoluminescence in few-layer phosphorene at energies that match well with the absorption edge, indicating they are direct bandgap semiconductors. The strongly layer-dependent electronic structure of phosphorene, in combination with its high electrical mobility, gives it distinct advantages over other twodimensional materials in electronic and opto-electronic applications. 
Likai Li, Jonghwan Kim, Chenhao Jin, Guojun Ye, Diana Y. Qiu, Felipe   H. da Jornada, Zhiwen Shi, Long Chen, Zuocheng Zhang,...
cond-mat.mtrl-sci