KGaSe2

semiconductor

· KGaSe2

KGaSe₂ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the I-III-VI₂ family, combining potassium (I), gallium (III), and selenium (VI) elements. This material is primarily of research interest for nonlinear optical and optoelectronic applications, particularly in infrared frequency conversion and detection where wide bandgap semiconductors with strong nonlinear response are needed. KGaSe₂ represents an alternative to more common materials like KDP or AgGaS₂ in specialized photonic systems, though it remains less mature commercially than established alternatives.

infrared opticsnonlinear optical frequency conversionResearch and developmentparametric amplificationmid-infrared detectionphotonic devices

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.600	eV	—

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KGaSe2

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