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Erschienen in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 11/2024

01.04.2024

Enhancing ZnO/Si heterojunction photodetector performance for ultra high responsivity across wide spectral range

verfasst von: Ratneshwar Kumar Ratnesh, Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, Jay Singh

Erschienen in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics | Ausgabe 11/2024

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Abstract

This study outlines strategies for the development of an ultra-high responsivity wide band ZnO/Si-based heterojunction photodetector (PD). The incorporation of a UV-enhanced Si-Photodiode introduces a novel approach to enhance PD performance and functionality, offering potential building blocks for innovative optoelectronic devices. The ZnO/Si heterojunction proves effective in modulating the generation, separation, and recombination of photo-generated electron–hole pairs throughout the optoelectronic process. Notably, the ZnO/Si PD operates across a wide spectral range, from ultraviolet to infrared, demonstrating enhanced quantum efficiency, responsivity, and detectivity, coupled with a reduction in dark current. Additionally, system parameters such as thickness, wavelength of activity, and bias voltage have been simulated to elucidate the electrical and optical characteristics of the heterojunction PD.

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Metadaten
Titel
Enhancing ZnO/Si heterojunction photodetector performance for ultra high responsivity across wide spectral range
verfasst von
Ratneshwar Kumar Ratnesh
Mrityunjay Kumar Singh
Jay Singh
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2024
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics / Ausgabe 11/2024
Print ISSN: 0957-4522
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-482X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12516-5

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