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  • Materials Science
  • Semiconductor Physics
  • Nuclear Engineering

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  • Betavoltaic power sources offer long-term, reliable energy generation.
  • Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is a promising semiconductor material for these applications.
  • Understanding surface effects is crucial for optimizing device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the betavoltaic performance of different GaAs semiconductor structures.
  • To evaluate the impact of carbon layer deposition on GaAs betavoltaic devices.
  • To identify methods for enhancing the efficiency of GaAs-based betavoltaic power sources.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative study of Schottky diode, p-n junction, and carbon-modified Schottky structures.
  • Monte Carlo simulations to estimate power characteristics.
  • Electron beam induced current (EBIC) technique to obtain device parameters.

Main Results:

  • Carbon deposition on n-GaAs surfaces passivates surface states.
  • This passivation leads to improved betavoltaic performance.
  • The modified Schottky structure demonstrated enhanced power characteristics compared to standard structures.

Conclusions:

  • Surface state passivation is critical for efficient GaAs betavoltaic devices.
  • Carbon layer deposition is an effective method for surface passivation.
  • Optimized GaAs structures show potential for advanced betavoltaic power sources.