We assign the high pressure structural phase of transition metal ditelluride (MTe2, M = W or Mo), one of the most extensively investigated material groups. From the accurate assignment of structural phases, we offer comprehensive understanding of the electronic and topological phase evolutions. We can also clearly demonstrate anisotropic pressure-dependent structural evolutions for transition metal ditellurides, which can be generic behaviors of two-dimensional van der Waals materials under pressure.
- Hwiin Ju
- Siwon Oh
- Jong Seok Lee
