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Electrical Tunability of Transmission Spectrum in 1D Ternary Photonic Band Gap Structures
Abstract: AbstractElectrical tunability of transmission spectrum in 1D Ternary Photonic Band Gap (PBG) structures is studied in this paper. The electro-optic effect can be used to change the refractive index of the constituent material layers of the structure to tune the transmission spectrum. Use of electrical tuning in PBG structure offers the advantages of fast tuning speed, ease of computer controllability etc. The electro-optic effect based tuning will be faster than …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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Dispersion Analysis of TE Modes in 1D Magnetized Ferrite Photonic Crystals for Tunable and Switchable Band Gap Filtering Device Applications under Transverse Magnetization Configuration
Abstract: The article comprehensively explores the dispersion characteristics exhibited by TE modes within one-dimensional magnetized ferrite photonic crystals, particularly under the influence of transverse magnetization. We employed the rigorous transfer matrix method, a powerful tool for theoretical investigation, calculation, and behavior analysis of such intricate systems. Our research delves into the structural parameters that govern the behavior of these ferrite photonic crystals, explicitly focusing on the incident parallel wave vector (β) …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 7, 2023 · pp. 60–68 Read article
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Realization of Potassium Chloride Sensor Using 2D Photonic Crystal Structure
Abstract: In the present study, the concentration of potassium chloride in their aqueous solution is investigated using optical sensor. Optical sensor is realized by 2D photonic crystal structure (PCS), which is made up of silicon materials (background/substrate) consisting of 8×8 air holes containing aqueous potassium chloride solution. The principle of measurement is based on logarithmic variation of photonic band gap (PBG) with respect to different concentrations of potassium chloride. The PBG …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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On Tuning Mechanisms In Existing Recent Patents on Tunable Photonic Crystals
Abstract: AbstractThis manuscript studies the photonic band gap tuning mechanisms in recent patents on tunable photonic crystals and suggest ideas to enhance the tuning control capability of photonic band gaps in these patents.Keywords: Photonic crystals, external stimulus, tunable spectraCite this Article:Anirudh Banerjee. On Tuning Mechanisms In Existing Recent Patents on Tunable Photonic Crystals. Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication. 2015; 5(1): 19–21p.
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Analysis of Water Content in Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids used in Coke Furnace Door Opening through Optical Waveguide
Abstract: AbstractThis paper attempts to measure the concentration of water in fire resistant hydraulic fluids used for opening of door in coke furnace through optical waveguide. The proposed model is a two dimensional photonic crystal structure with glass substrate consisting of air holes. Measurement principle is concentrated on linear variation of photonic band gap (PBG) along with concentration of fire resistant fluids infiltrated in air holes of photonic crystal structure. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Bandgap Analysis of Quasi Bandgap Semiconductor Using FDTD Technique
Abstract: In this work photonic bandgap analysis of boron nitride (BN) quasi bandgap semiconductor is investigated using finite difference time domain (FDTD) method. Here boron nitride semiconductor is cogitated as a-BN, h-BN, c-BN and w-BN semiconductor, where boron nitride is realized by the combination of two BN semiconductor layers separated by air. Simulation for photonic bandgap of the aforementioned semiconductor structure is carried out with respect to thickness of odd and …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Structural and Optical Properties Investigation of Sn doped ZnTe Thin Film
Abstract: To increase the efficiency of a single-junction solar cell the Intermediate Band Solar Cell (IBSC) is proposed, where, IBSC designed to provide extra optical transitions that enable sub-band gap energy photons to participate in current generation through pumping of electrons from the valence band (VB) to the Intermediate Band (IB) and further from the IB to the conduction band (CB) hence it provide high conversion efficiency. Thin film of undoped …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Non-linear Integral Equations Ideal Solar Cells Analysis with One and Two Intermediate Bands
Abstract: An innovative and groundbreaking theory is proposed by using intermediate bands within the energy gap of the semiconductor in order to increase the efficiency of solar cells. Consequently, photons with energy less than the band gap may contribute to the output device by using the intermediate band or bands, in order to jump to the conduction band. This problem is reduced to the solution of non-linear integral equations and for …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Solutions to Overcome SQ Limits for Modelling Efficient Solar Cell and Introduction to Novel QD-MJSC Design
Abstract: AbstractHarnessing the solar power with maximum energy conversion efficiency can fulfill every electrical demand of the world. Depending on the designing of models, the commercial solar cell is being tested. To harness the entire energy on optimum cost, the material is selected in such a way that the overall outcome become beneficiary. In recent market available solar cell, there are still more criteria to be taken care of to improve …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Non-linear Photonic Crystals and their Applications: A Review
Abstract: The nonlinear photonic crystals (NLPCs) are periodic material structures in which nonlinear materials are used for photonic structure formation. In nonlinear photonic crystals, the optical response mainly depends on the intensity of the light beam that propagates through the photonic crystal. These structures show new optical properties with improved or enhanced or new functionalities that cannot be observed in linear photonic crystals. In addition to this, using nonlinear materials in …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of ZnO Material Using First Principle Calculation
Abstract: Structural, electronic and optical properties have been determined by using first principle calculation for ZnO material. In present study, full potential linearized augmented plane wave method has been selected with generalised gradient approximation executed in WIEN2k. Structure of ZnO material stabilises in the Wurtzite form of hexagonal closed packed crystal with lattice constant a=3.289Å, c= 5.307Å. Density of states and band structure diagram of ZnO material shows semiconductor nature with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 5, 2023 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of PVA-MgO Nanocomposite Films
Abstract: In this work, Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles (MgO NPs) doped with 3 g of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) at different weight percentages (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 wt.%) using the solvent casting method, to fabricate thin PVA-MgO nanocomposite (NC) films. These films were characterized by (i) XRD, SEM, EDX, DLS, and Zeta Potential for morphological studies, (ii) FTIR spectra and UV-Visible techniques for spectroscopic studies and (iii) DSC for thermal studies. …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–62 Read article
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Growth, Structural and Optical characteristics of Citric Acid Doped Copper Sulphate Single Crystals Polymer Composites Photonic Applications
Abstract: The organic material Citric Acid doped Copper Sulphate single crystals (CACS) was synthesized and single crystal was grown by slow evaporation method. The incorporation of citric acid, an organic compound, introduces polymer-like functional behavior into the crystal matrix, forming an organic-inorganic hybrid composite with enhanced optical and structural characteristics. Single crystal XRD confirmed the triclinic system with unit cell parameters: a = 5.96 Å, b = 6.11 Å, c = …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 482–488 Read article
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Performance Improvement of Nano Field Effect Transistor Based on Zinc Oxide Semiconducting Materials – a Critical Analysis
Abstract: New semiconductor materials and new shapes for contemporary nanostructured semiconductor devices, like nanowires, have been researched as a result of advancements in transistor technology. Because of their unique electrical, photonic, and sensing capabilities, nanowires (NWs) constructed of various semiconductor material systems (gallium arsenide, zinc oxide, etc.) have been the subject of intense research over the past 20 years. Due to its distinctive properties, including high electron mobility, high crystalline quality, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 99–107 Read article
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A Ventilated Dual-Function Photonic–Phononic Metasurface for Simultaneous Passive Radiative Cooling and Low-Frequency Noise Mitigation in Building Envelopes: Conceptual Design and Computational Feasibility Analysis
Abstract: Acoustic metamaterials for sound insulation and photonic/radiative-cooling metamaterials for passive thermal management have each matured separately for building-envelope retrofit, but existing studies address ventilation, acoustic damping and radiative thermal control in isolation, and no reported unit-cell architecture co-designs all three within a single shared structure. This gap persists because materials that are acoustic absorptive are generally dense and structurally opaque, whereas materials that are highly solar-reflective are conventionally applied to …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Chlorophyll-Mimicking Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene-Conjugated Polymer Nanocomposites: Nature-Inspired Exciton Funneling Architecture for Ultrahigh Photon-to-Electron Conversion in Organic Solar Cells
Abstract: Green plant photosynthetic machinery is one of the most efficient natural systems for harvesting solar energy and converting it into useable electronic charge. Specifically, chlorophyll molecules in the Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHC-II) achieve nearly unity quantum yield via a well-organized Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) mechanism that enables excitons to migrate towards reaction centers. This study presents a bio-inspired nanocomposite architecture using two-dimensional Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene nanosheets functionalized with chlorophyll-mimicking porphyrin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 114–130 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Size Tuned CdS Quantum Dots
Abstract: CdS nanoparticles are synthesized using chemical precipitation at room temperature. Cadmium sulfide is one of the most promising materials for solar cells and of great interest for their practical applications in up to electronics and photonics. The optical properties get modified due to the confinement of charge carrier within the nanoparticles. The physical and chemical properties of these nanoparticles are found to be size dependent. The crystallite sizes of cadmium …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Optical Characteristics of Amorphous Se-Ge-Ag Thin Films
Abstract: AbstractDetailed studies on impurity dependence of the optical structural properties have been carried out on Se-Ge-Ag thin film samples prepared by thermal evaporation technique. The effect of the addition of varying amounts of silver in concentrations from 5 to 15 molar percent to Se-Ge system were analyzed systematically under the room temperature. The optical transmission and reflection spectra of these films were measured in the range of 300–900 nm. The …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Cd²⁺ Doped NiAl₂O₄ Nanoparticles for Advanced Polymer Composite Integration
Abstract: Ni1-xCdxAl2O4, where 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5, was successfully synthesized using the chemical co-precipitation technique, a scalable and cost-effective route suitable for composite material applications. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a crystalline cubic spinel structure for the resulting nanoparticles, with determined crystallite sizes ranging from 36 to 12 nm for NiAl2O4 and Cd-doped NiAl2O4. The respective band gaps for the materials were found to be 3.51 and 4.18 eV. Infrared …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 59–72 Read article
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Carbon Nanotubes and Fullerene: Basic Properties and Applications in Space Probe Studies
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes and fullerene has been visualized as an active research area in nanotechnology era. The possibility of harnessing these nanomaterials from natural resources and growing by artificial means attracts the attentions of most crystallographers, engineers, physicists, chemists and biomedical scientist. The tight binding approximations and density functional theory result shows the energy band gaps, and elastic properties of nanomaterials. Thus, in order describe the space model, the calculations are …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 24, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article