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      Prediction of switchable half semiconductor in d\(^{1}\) transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers

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          We propose that a half semiconducting state can exist in trigonal-prismatic transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) monolayers of d\(^{1}\) configuration. In that state both electrons and holes are spin polarized and share the same spin channel. On the basis of hybrid density functional theory, we predict in particular that VS\(_2\) monolayers are half semiconductors with a direct band gap. Moreover, we find that the conduction electron spin orientation of VS\(_2\) switches under moderate strain. Our predictions thus open up intriguing possibilities for applications of VS\(_2\) in spintronics and optoelectronics. Our analysis of trigonal-prismatic group-V MX\(_2\) (M=V, Nb, Ta; X=S, Se, Te) monolayers reveals a broad diversity of electronic states that can be understood qualitatively in terms of localization of \(d\) electrons.

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          2015-01-04
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          1501.00760
          cf8ace95-bf20-425c-bf36-6133e1e1dbf5

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