“…The infrared and Raman branch frequencies (for each pair) are defined as ω + and ω – , respectively. We then calculate (ω 0 /Δ) 2 , which represents the ratio of intralayer to interlayer bonding strength from the relation ω ± = (ω 0 2 ± Δ 2 ) 1/2 which is valid for a pair of weakly coupled identical oscillators. ,, Here, ω 0 is the isolated (unperturbed) oscillator frequency, and Δ 2 is proportional to the coupling force constant. ,, Tables and summarize this analysis for the doublets centered at 716 and 851 cm –1 . As a reminder, these modes are assigned as oxygen stretching around Ge and Cu, respectively. , Tables S2–4 summarize the results for other pairs.…”