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Photonic crystal with a defect layer of silicon containing polymer nanocomposites as radiation detector

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents a photonic crystal-based gamma radiation detector featuring a defect layer of silicon embedded with polymer nanocomposites. The transfer matrix method is utilized as a computational tool to evaluate the transmittance properties of the proposed detector. The study investigates the effects of cell count and porosity on the detector's performance. The model can accurately and simultaneously distinguish between different gamma radiation doses by observing changes in the refractive index of the active layer. The detector demonstrates high sensitivity, with 0.804 nm/Gy for doses ranging from 0 to 100 Gy and 0.225 nm/Gy for doses between 100 and 200 Gy. The proposed model, incorporating porous silicon and ethylene oxide polymer nanocomposites, exhibits exceptional performance as a gamma radiation sensor.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-91050-8

Authors: Zaky A. Zaky, V. D. Zhaketov, S. V. Kozhevnikov, Mohammed Sallah

Institutions: Beni-Suef University, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, University of Bisha

Language: English

Topic: Photonic Crystals and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690

OpenAlex ID: W4408175344

FWCI: 4.237

Cites: 53

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10