Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
In the present research work, we have theoretically analyzed the photonic band-gap properties of one-dimensional photonic structures composed of polycarbonate and non-glass materials. These photonic structures, PC<sub>1</sub>, PC<sub>2</sub>, PC<sub>3</sub> and PC...
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| author | Z. S. Matar M. Al-Dossari S. K. Awasthi N. S. Abd El-Gawaad H. Hanafy R. M. Amin M. I. Fathy A. H. Aly |
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| description | In the present research work, we have theoretically analyzed the photonic band-gap properties of one-dimensional photonic structures composed of polycarbonate and non-glass materials. These photonic structures, PC<sub>1</sub>, PC<sub>2</sub>, PC<sub>3</sub> and PC<sub>4</sub>, are composed of alternating layers of polycarbonate/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, polycarbonate/MgF<sub>2</sub>, polycarbonate/BaF<sub>2</sub> and polycarbonate/TiO<sub>2</sub> materials, respectively. The period of each photonic structure is made up of a thin non-glass material layer sandwiched between two identical polycarbonate layers. The transfer matrix method has been used to investigate the transmission properties of PC<sub>1</sub> to PC<sub>4</sub>. The comparison between the transmission spectra of PC<sub>1</sub> to PC<sub>4</sub> shows that the polycarbonate and TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photonic structure (PC<sub>4</sub>) possess three PBGs of zero transmission located at far-ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum at normal and oblique incidence (<i>θ</i><sub>0</sub> = 55°), both corresponding to TE wave only. The index of refraction of all five materials used in this study was obtained by applying the Sellmeier-type dispersion relationship to ensure accuracy in the results. The purpose of selecting polycarbonate along with Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, TiO<sub>2</sub>, MgF<sub>2</sub> or BaF<sub>2</sub> as constituent materials of these photonic structures is due to the heat resistance properties of polycarbonate and the unique optical properties of oxide and fluoride materials with wide transparency from the ultraviolet to the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The proposed work can be used to design some influential wavelength-selective reflectors composed of 1D PCs behind the active region of the solar cells for improving the photovoltaic performance of solar panels. This study can further be utilized for the fabrication of advanced solar cell designs consisting of 1D photonic mirror-based luminescence and reflection concentrators. The low temperature problem which arises in satellites may also be overcome with the help of smart windows based on the proposed multilayer structures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0774ce3f477945599020daf0eed5d2772023-11-23T10:34:51ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522022-04-0112564210.3390/cryst12050642Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic SpectrumZ. S. Matar0M. Al-Dossari1S. K. Awasthi2N. S. Abd El-Gawaad3H. Hanafy4R. M. Amin5M. I. Fathy6A. H. Aly7Department of Physics, Faculty of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 24381, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physics and Material Science and Engineering, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida 201304, IndiaPhysics Department, King Khalid University, Dhahran Aljanoub, Abha 61421, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physics, College of Science at Al Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah 11932, Saudi ArabiaPhysics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62514, EgyptPhysics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62514, EgyptPhysics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62514, EgyptIn the present research work, we have theoretically analyzed the photonic band-gap properties of one-dimensional photonic structures composed of polycarbonate and non-glass materials. These photonic structures, PC<sub>1</sub>, PC<sub>2</sub>, PC<sub>3</sub> and PC<sub>4</sub>, are composed of alternating layers of polycarbonate/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, polycarbonate/MgF<sub>2</sub>, polycarbonate/BaF<sub>2</sub> and polycarbonate/TiO<sub>2</sub> materials, respectively. The period of each photonic structure is made up of a thin non-glass material layer sandwiched between two identical polycarbonate layers. The transfer matrix method has been used to investigate the transmission properties of PC<sub>1</sub> to PC<sub>4</sub>. The comparison between the transmission spectra of PC<sub>1</sub> to PC<sub>4</sub> shows that the polycarbonate and TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photonic structure (PC<sub>4</sub>) possess three PBGs of zero transmission located at far-ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum at normal and oblique incidence (<i>θ</i><sub>0</sub> = 55°), both corresponding to TE wave only. The index of refraction of all five materials used in this study was obtained by applying the Sellmeier-type dispersion relationship to ensure accuracy in the results. The purpose of selecting polycarbonate along with Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, TiO<sub>2</sub>, MgF<sub>2</sub> or BaF<sub>2</sub> as constituent materials of these photonic structures is due to the heat resistance properties of polycarbonate and the unique optical properties of oxide and fluoride materials with wide transparency from the ultraviolet to the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The proposed work can be used to design some influential wavelength-selective reflectors composed of 1D PCs behind the active region of the solar cells for improving the photovoltaic performance of solar panels. This study can further be utilized for the fabrication of advanced solar cell designs consisting of 1D photonic mirror-based luminescence and reflection concentrators. The low temperature problem which arises in satellites may also be overcome with the help of smart windows based on the proposed multilayer structures.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/12/5/642polycarbonateTMMphotonic crystalsAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>MgF<sub>2</sub>BaF<sub>2</sub> |
| spellingShingle | Z. S. Matar M. Al-Dossari S. K. Awasthi N. S. Abd El-Gawaad H. Hanafy R. M. Amin M. I. Fathy A. H. Aly Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum Crystals polycarbonate TMM photonic crystals Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> MgF<sub>2</sub> BaF<sub>2</sub> |
| title | Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| title_full | Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| title_fullStr | Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| title_full_unstemmed | Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| title_short | Theoretical Study on Polycarbonate-Based One-Dimensional Ternary Photonic Structures from Far-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Regions of Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| title_sort | theoretical study on polycarbonate based one dimensional ternary photonic structures from far ultraviolet to near infrared regions of electromagnetic spectrum |
| topic | polycarbonate TMM photonic crystals Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> MgF<sub>2</sub> BaF<sub>2</sub> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/12/5/642 |
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