Ba2GaSmSe5 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining barium, gallium, samarium, and selenium—a rare-earth-containing material designed for specialized optoelectronic and photonic applications. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its potential in infrared detection, nonlinear optical devices, and solid-state lighting where rare-earth doping and selenide chemistry offer tunable bandgap and emission properties. The material represents the broader family of rare-earth chalcogenide semiconductors, which are investigated as alternatives to more conventional semiconductors when infrared sensitivity, thermal stability, or specific optical functionality is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.270 | eV | — |