Random Strain Fluctuations as Dominant Disorder Source for High-Quality On-Substrate Graphene Devices

Futuristic electronic devices will rely on high electron speeds in graphene. A new investigation shows that random strain in the carbon honeycomb lattice limits the speed of electrons.

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