Physics and Optoelectronic Simulation of Photodetectors Based on 2D Materials

2D‐material‐based photodetectors (2DMPDs) have attracted broad interest due to their many unique benefits (e.g., their giant photoresponsivity). However, a thorough device‐level simulation, which takes into account optical absorption, electrical transportation, and semiconductor material properties,...

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Published in:Advanced optical materials 2019-08, Vol.7 (15), p.n/a
Main Authors: Cao, Guoyang, An, Yidan, Bao, Qiaoliang, Li, Xiaofeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
2D materials
Domains
gate modulation
Material properties
Materials science
Monolayers
multidimensional simulation
Optical properties
Optics
Optoelectronic devices
photodetectors
Photometers
Phototransistors
Response time
Semiconductor materials
Simulation
trap effect
Two dimensional materials
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Summary:2D‐material‐based photodetectors (2DMPDs) have attracted broad interest due to their many unique benefits (e.g., their giant photoresponsivity). However, a thorough device‐level simulation, which takes into account optical absorption, electrical transportation, and semiconductor material properties, is still challenging. This study reports the realization of a comprehensive optoelectronic simulation of 2DMPDs in multidimensional and multiphysics domains. This work begins with a simulation of conventional monolayer photoresistor detectors by introducing basic theories and simulation technologies. In particular, the trap effect, which is highly important for regulating the photoresponse of 2D devices, is successfully introduced into the simulation so that very good agreement between the simulation and an experiment is realized. The simulation is extended to popular monolayer phototransistors so that precise quantitative evaluations of the optoelectronic device performance, such as the output characteristics, transfer properties, responsivity, response time, and detectivity, become very convenient. Furthermore, a time‐domain device simulation is implemented, which allows to study the modulation characteristics of 2DMPDs. The device‐level simulation provides a useful platform for studying and optimally designing advanced 2DMPDs. For example, this simulation is convenient for studying the balance between photoresponsivity and response time in 2DMPDs. A comprehensive and accurate multidimensional simulation for a 2D‐material‐based photodetector is proposed. The physical mechanisms behind the high responsivity are explored deeply. The trap effect is quantified and introduced successfully into the model to more accurately evaluate the device performance. The gate modulation of the response is deeply analyzed from microscopic perspectives such as carrier concentration and energy band distribution.
ISSN:2195-1071
2195-1071
DOI:10.1002/adom.201900410