Emergence of charge density waves and a pseudogap in single-layer TiTe<sub>2</sub>

Two-dimensional materials constitute a promising platform for developing nanoscale devices and systems. Their physical properties can be very different from those of the corresponding three-dimensional materials because of extreme quantum confinement and dimensional reduction. Here we report a study of TiTe₂ from the single-layer to the bulk limit. Using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy, we observed the emergence of a (2 × 2) charge density wave order in single-layer TiTe₂ with a transition temperature of 92 ± 3 K. Also observed was a pseudogap of about 28 meV at the Fermi level at 4.2 K. Surprisingly, no charge density wave transitions were observed in two- and multi-layer TiTe₂, despite the quasi-two-dimensional nature of the material in the bulk. The unique charge density wave phenomenon in the single layer raises intriguing questions that challenge the prevailing thinking about the mechanisms of charge density wave formation.

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APS March Meeting 2018

Volume 63, Number 1

Monday–Friday, March 5–9, 2018; Los Angeles, California

Session R35: 2D Materials - Superconductivity and Charge Density Waves III

Abstract: R35.00002 : Emergence of charge density waves and a pseudogap in single-layer TiTe2

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Abstract: R35.00002 : Emergence of charge density waves and a pseudogap in single-layer TiTe₂