YbGa2Se4
semiconductor· YbGa2Se4
YbGa₂Se₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining ytterbium, gallium, and selenium in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications, where its wide bandgap and selenium-based composition make it a candidate for mid-infrared transmission windows and frequency conversion devices. Engineers evaluating this compound should note it remains largely experimental; it is not a commercial workhorse material but rather part of the broader development effort in wide-bandgap semiconductors for specialized photonics where more established materials like ZnSe or GaAs have limitations.
infrared opticsnonlinear optical devicesresearch photonicsfrequency conversionwide-bandgap semiconductorsmid-infrared applications
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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