CuGa3Se5
semiconductor· CuGa3Se5
CuGa₃Se₅ is a ternary compound semiconductor belonging to the chalcopyrite family, composed of copper, gallium, and selenium. It is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and optical absorption characteristics make it a candidate material for solar cells, photodetectors, and infrared sensing devices. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, this material family represents an alternative to more conventional III-V and I-III-VI₂ semiconductors, offering potential advantages in cost or performance for specific wavelength ranges, though development remains largely in the experimental and laboratory phase.
photovoltaic researchphotodetector developmentinfrared sensingoptoelectronic devicessolar cell prototypingsemiconductor thin films
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