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Semiconductor Physics

Background:

Photonic structures are crucial for manipulating optical energy.
Infrared detectors require enhanced absorption and photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and demonstrate a photon-trapping hole-array structure for enhanced photoresponse in InAsSb-GaSb heterostructures.
To achieve polarization-independent enhancement in both near- and mid-infrared regions.

Main Methods:

Integration of a symmetrical hole-array structure into a nip InAsSb-GaSb heterostructure.
Characterization of absorption, photoelectric conversion efficiency, responsivity, and bandwidth under unpolarized incidence at various temperatures.

Main Results:

Significant enhancements in absorption and photoelectric conversion efficiency in dual infrared bands.
Responsivity enhancement factors of 1.12 (near-IR) and 1.33 (mid-IR) at room temperature, increasing to 1.71 and 1.79 at 220 K.
Improved working frequency bandwidth and response speed, with polarization-independent operation.

Conclusions:

The proposed photon-trapping hole-array structure effectively enhances photoresponse in InAsSb-GaSb heterostructures.
This approach offers a promising route for high-efficiency, polarization-independent photoelectric conversion across different electromagnetic wave ranges.