Wenchao Ma, Wei Wang, Jin Wang, Rui Wang, Ting Zhi, Irina N. Parkhomenko, Fadei F. Komarov, Dunjun Chen, Rong Zhang, Junjun Xue
{"title":"E-mode p-channel GaN/AlGaN HFETs with κ-Ga2O3 as gate oxide","authors":"Wenchao Ma, Wei Wang, Jin Wang, Rui Wang, Ting Zhi, Irina N. Parkhomenko, Fadei F. Komarov, Dunjun Chen, Rong Zhang, Junjun Xue","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08214-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08214-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this article, a κ-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> cap layer is introduced as gate dielectric to achieve E-mode GaN p-channel heterostructure FETs (p-HFETs). Due to the high spontaneous polarization of κ-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, 2DEG that up to 1.51 × 10<sup>14</sup> cm<sup>− 2</sup> are induced at the κ-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/GaN interface. Based on device simulations, the threshold voltage (<i>V</i><sub>TH</sub>) can reach a high value of -2.42 V and maintain negative even when the thickness of the GaN channel (<i>t</i><sub>ch</sub>) is increased to 50 nm. By interconnecting base and gate to form a double-gate (DG) structure, the control of 2DEG and 2DHG can be realized. The results show that p-HFETs with DG structure not only exhibit a threefold increase in the on-current (<i>I</i><sub>ON</sub>) while maintaining the E-mode operation, reaching 24.87 mA/mm with <i>V</i><sub>TH</sub> of -1.25 V, but also reduce the gate leakage current at forward bias. Furthermore, the utilization of κ-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as the gate dielectric results in an enhancement of the gate breakdown voltage to -35.8 V. The proposed DG p-HFETs represent a promising approach to achieving high-performance enhancement mode p-channel GaN devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MXene coated concave shaped microchannel PCF SPR biosensor for the detection of HIV and sickle cell anaemia","authors":"Preethi Krishnan, Akash Khamaru, Ajeet Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08123-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08123-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper presents the analysis and discussions on a Surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) based Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF) Refractive index (RI) Biosensor, designed specifically to detect two of the most widespread diseases—HIV-caused AIDS and Sickle cell anaemia. The detection is purely dependent on the RI of the affected cells (1.42 for HIV and 1.38 for Sickle cell anaemia), compared to 1.35 for normal cells. The proposed RI biosensor has concave-shaped microchannels on either side of the PCF acting as a channel, where the plasmonic material interacts with the bio-analytes of HIV-infected and sickle cells. Additionally, a layer of MXene, an emerging 2D plasmonic enhancer is coated on the microchannels, to enhance the sensor performance in terms of sensitivity and confinement loss. Moreover, the optimized structure achieved wavelength sensitivities of 10,571.43 nm/RIU and 3500 nm/RIU for the Gold PCF sensor, and 14,142.86 nm/RIU and 4000 nm/RIU for MXene-Gold PCF sensor for HIV-infected cell and Sickle cell anaemia, respectively. Hence, the proposed SPR biosensor using MXene has the potential for the early detection of HIV and Sickle cell anaemia.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feasibility discussion of quantum cryptography for Internet of Things security: a literature review","authors":"Yuer Yang, Yifeng Lin, Jiancheng Xiao, Zhihua Zhong","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08168-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08168-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As the consequences of Internet of Things (IoT) failures may be severe, research on IoT security issues is of great significance. It is a fact that the increasing number of IoT devices brings security concerns. Encryption measures to address these emerging and growing security problems have been studied. Encryption methods have been seen primarily in the field of quantum cryptography. According to this advanced modern cryptography technique, their advantages and disadvantages are discussed and analyzed. This literature review is committed to providing solutions for IoT security problems with quantum cryptography techniques when questioning their feasibility. Some possible future research directions are proposed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11082-025-08168-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Salah Eddine Boussaada, Younes Mouchaal, Houaria Riane, Abdelbacet Khelil
{"title":"Deep insights into the coupled optoelectronic analysis of ETL thin films and photovoltaic analysis of CsPbI3-based perovskite solar cell using SCAPS-1D simulations","authors":"Salah Eddine Boussaada, Younes Mouchaal, Houaria Riane, Abdelbacet Khelil","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08200-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08200-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cesium lead iodide (CsPbI<sub>3</sub>) is a type of perovskite compound used in solar cells. CsPbI<sub>3</sub> has a unique structure that efficiently absorbs sunlight, making it highly efficient for generating power. It can be made using low-cost methods and adjusted to capture different parts of sunlight. However, its stability in varying conditions is a challenge that researchers are working to overcome. CsPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskite shows promise for creating efficient and affordable solar cells, though stability remains an area of focus. In this study, the thicknesses, optical gaps and electron mobility of the electron transport layer (ETL) derived from a mixture of oxides: SnO<sub>2</sub> and CoO (SnCoOx), were calculated using experimental UV-Vis spectrometry and Hall Effect measurements. The results were then used as input data for the simulation of CsPbI<sub>3</sub>-based s using SCAPS 1-D software. In addition, several materials were compared as electron transport layers (ETLs), including C<sub>60</sub>, CdS, IGZO, PCBM, ZnO, CdZnS and TiO<sub>2</sub>, comparing them initially with SnCoOx as well as organic and inorganic hole transport materials (HTLs) such as Spiro-OMeTAD, PEDOT: PSS, P3HT, CuO, CuI and CuO<sub>2</sub>. The results showed that SnCoOx as ETL and Cu<sub>2</sub>O as HTL are the most suitable materials among those studied. In addition, device performance was enhanced by optimizing various parameters such as back electrode work function, absorber thickness, doping density, defect density, series and shunt resistances, and temperature. Under optimal conditions, a conversion efficiency of 21.34% was achieved for the FTO/<sub>(75%)</sub>SnO<sub>2(25%)</sub>Co/CsPbI<sub>3</sub>/Cu<sub>2</sub>O/Au solar cell. This investigation illustrates the potential of SnCoOx as an ETL for the production of renewable energy that is free of toxicity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vishnupriya Vijendran, Subaharini Ramalingam, Janarthanan Balasundaram, A. Kumar, Mohammad Shahzad Samdani, R. Priya, M. Saravanakumar
{"title":"Exciton generation using sensitizers derived from floral and foliar sources for dye sensitized solar cells","authors":"Vishnupriya Vijendran, Subaharini Ramalingam, Janarthanan Balasundaram, A. Kumar, Mohammad Shahzad Samdani, R. Priya, M. Saravanakumar","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08094-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08094-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solar cells are pivotal for harvesting renewable energy in order to build a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy landscape. There is a pressing need for more research to advance renewable energy technology, as the use of environmentally benign materials in solar cells has not kept up with that of its conventional counterparts. This study looked at using inexpensive, eco-friendly plants and flowers such as Tecoma stans, Tridax procumbens, Nerium oleander, and Delonix Regia as natural colours as a sensitizer. Alongside with the natural dyes, a green approach is adopted by encompassing the TiO<sub>2</sub> photoanode, I<sup>−</sup>/I<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> redox couple electrolyte and electrode made with graphite pencils. Consequently, the best optimized sensitizer was anthocyanin pigmented Delonix Regia with 0.897% of PCE. This work shown that DSSCs can be effectively combined with natural sensitizers made from readily available plant materials, which could lead to a wider range of solar cell applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel terahertz biosensor integrating MXene/black phosphorus/graphene on metasurface architecture for enhanced pregnancy detection","authors":"Jacob Wekalao, Oumaymah Elamri","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08205-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08205-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents an innovative terahertz biosensor design incorporating MXene, black phosphorus, and graphene on a metasurface architecture for pregnancy detection. The sensor features simple resonator arrays including rectangular, plus-shaped, and circular ring resonators, optimized for enhanced sensitivity in the terahertz regime. Operating at frequencies around 0.39 THz, the sensor achieves a sensitivity of 1000 GHzRIU<sup>− 1</sup>, with a figure of merit reaching 19.231 RIU⁻¹. The design demonstrates consistent performance with a quality factor of approximately 7.5 and detection accuracy of 19.231 RIU⁻¹. Machine learning optimization using 1D Convolutional Neural Networks achieved predictive accuracy with R² values of 94–96%. This high-performance biosensor represents a significant advancement in non-invasive pregnancy detection technology.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hybrid optimizing optoelectronic properties: structural analysis of silicon and germanium-modified PCPDTBT polymers","authors":"Amel Azazi","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08127-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08127-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The molecular structure and optoelectronic characteristics of PCPDTBT polymers modified with silicon (PSBTBT) and germanium (PGeDTBT) substituents were investigated using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) computational methods. The results demonstrate that incorporating inorganic elements such as silicon or germanium into the polymer backbone significantly enhances structural, electronic, and optical properties. When silicon and germanium are added, the bridge length increases (1.453858 Å for PSBTBT and 1.453544 Å for PGeDTBT compared to 1.452408 Å for PCPDTBT). This structural modification enhances chain rigidity and improves intramolecular charge transfer (D<sub>CT</sub> PGeDTBT > D<sub>CT</sub> PCPTBT > D<sub>CT</sub> PSBTBT), promoting greater electron mobility. The bandgap energies increase slightly to 1.71 eV for PSBTBT and 1.70 eV for PGeDTBT, up from 1.62 eV for PCPDTBT, facilitating broader absorption in the visible spectrum. Optical analysis reveals that PSBTBT and PGeDTBT exhibit two main absorption peaks: 300 nm and 682 nm for PSBTBT and 325 nm and 715 nm for PGeDTBT, while the maximum absorption peak of PCPDTBT is located at 758 nm. The exciton binding energy (EB) also increases, from 0.32 eV for PCPDTBT to 0.38 eV for PSBTBT and 0.41 eV for PGeDTBT resulting in more efficient charge separation. These enhancements, along with higher open-circuit voltages (1.29 eV for PSBTBT and 1.26 eV for PGeDTBT compared to 1.22 eV for PCPDTBT), make these hybrid polymers promising candidates for organic photovoltaic applications. The findings provide valuable insights into structure–property relationships of novel organic–inorganic hybrid materials, paying the way for advancements in organic photovoltaic technology.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A computational study of metal hydrides base on barium for developing solid-state hydrogen storage","authors":"Youssef Didi, Soufiane Bahhar, Abdellah Tahiri, Mohamed Naji, Abdelilah Rjeb, Rachid Ahfir","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08183-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08183-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In response to the urgent need for new hydrogen storage materials, this study explores the potential of BaMH<sub>3</sub> perovskite hydrides (M=Co and Ni) using first-principles calculations. The structural, electronic, mechanical, optical, and hydrogen storage properties of these compounds are examined in detail. The results reveal negative formation enthalpies, suggesting their thermodynamic stability and compliance with Born’s mechanical stability criteria. Band structure and electronic density of states analysis show metallic behavior with metal-hydrogen ionic bonding. Furthermore, BaCoH<sub>3</sub> and BaNiH<sub>3</sub> exhibit notable ductility and display optical conductivity in the infrared and visible regions, while offering impressive hydrogen storage capacities of 1.48 wt% and 1.49 wt%, respectively. Additionally, the gravimetric ratios indicate that the two compounds are well-suited for long-term hydrogen storage as fuel sources and could make significant contributions to various energy and transportation applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring triangular prism networks TP(s) through the connection number approach","authors":"Muhammad Mudassar Hassan, Xiang-Feng Pan","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08170-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08170-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A triangular prism is a geometric object that has three rectangular sides and two triangular bases in three dimensions. It disperses light by separating various wavelengths and exposing the spectrum components of a beam, which is useful in physics and chemistry. The purpose of the <span>(TP-)</span>network in spectroscopy is to examine the unique emission or absorption spectra of various substances. Triangular prism networks are essential because they improve communication, transportation, and visualization technologies by providing realistic 3<i>D</i> representations, increasing traffic flow, and enabling effective signal transmission. The highly ordered and porous structure of the triangular prism network can be used to create photonic crystals and electronic devices with unique optical and electronic properties. In addition, the triangular prism network may be used to represent quantum states, conductivity, percolation, and network dynamics in physics. The main objective of this study is to compute the connection number-based Zagreb indices, which are used to assess the structural complexity of a triangular prism network. The calculated results are the <span>(ABCc-)</span>index, <span>(GAc-)</span>index, <span>(AZc-)</span>index, <span>(Hc-)</span>index, <span>(ZC_{1})</span>, <span>(ZC_{2})</span>, and <span>(ZC_{1}^{*})</span>. The connection number derived using the vertex degree approach is used to meet the study’s purpose. The conclusion is preceded by a visual comparison of statistical data.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143824595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Behavior of Bessel–Whittaker–Gaussian beams through a paraxial optical system","authors":"F. Iraoui, F. Khannous, A. Belafhal","doi":"10.1007/s11082-025-08181-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11082-025-08181-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this document, an original family of laser beams, referred to as Bessel–Whittaker–Gaussian beams (BWGBs), is presented as a general form of the Bessel–Gaussian and Whittaker–Gaussian beams. The analytical propagation expression of the BWGBs traveling through a paraxial ABCD optical system is developed on the basis of the Collins formula. Several graphical representations are used to explore the influence of the beams’ initial parameters, for instance beam orders (m, <span>(xi)</span>), on the intensity distribution of the BWGBs as they propagate. The results show that m and <span>(xi)</span> have a significant effect on the beams characteristics in free space. For a thin lens, the focal length modifies the shape of the beams. In a Fourier transform system, the intensity profile of the BWGBs becomes more focused as the focal length decreases. In contrast, in a fractional Fourier transform system, the effect of the parameter p is well noted. This work can be employed in light communications and optical trapping.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":720,"journal":{"name":"Optical and Quantum Electronics","volume":"57 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143824596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}