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A new software package, Sesame, enables numerical computation of semiconductor equations for 1D and 2D systems. It aids in simulating defects and visualizing charge transport, with results validated for CdS-CdTe heterojunctions.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Semiconductor Device Physics

Background:

  • Classical semiconductor equations require robust numerical tools for accurate simulation.
  • Modeling extended defects like grain boundaries and surfaces is crucial for understanding device performance.
  • Efficient exploration of parameter space and visualization of charge transport are key challenges in semiconductor research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce "Sesame," a novel software package for numerical computation of semiconductor equations.
  • Provide tools for simulating 1D and 2D systems, including extended defects.
  • Facilitate rapid parameter space exploration and visualization of local charge transport properties.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new software package, "Sesame," supporting 1D and 2D semiconductor simulations.
  • Implementation of features for easily incorporating extended defects (grain boundaries, surfaces).
  • Benchmarking Sesame against existing software packages for validation.

Main Results:

  • Sesame successfully performs numerical computations for classical semiconductor equations.
  • The software allows for the implementation and analysis of extended defects.
  • Validated results for single crystal and polycrystalline CdS-CdTe heterojunctions demonstrate Sesame's accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Sesame offers a valuable tool for researchers in semiconductor physics and materials science.
  • The package facilitates efficient simulation and analysis of semiconductor devices with defects.
  • Availability as a Python package or standalone GUI application enhances accessibility.