GaAgGe₃Se₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining gallium, silver, germanium, and selenium into a mixed-cation chalcogenide structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications, leveraging the wide bandgap and tunable optical properties characteristic of the chalcogenide semiconductor family. Its silver content and complex crystal structure distinguish it from simpler binary or ternary semiconductors, making it of particular interest for specialized photonic devices operating in the mid- to long-wave infrared range.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.170 | eV | — |