Theoretical Band Structure Analysis on Possible High-Z Detector Materials

Abstract

Theoretical energy band structure calculations have been utilized to investigate several high-Z materials for potential use as ambient temperature radiation detectors. Using the pseudopotential technique, the band structure for HgI2 has been determined and the effective masses of the holes and electrons have been estimated. Theoretical mobilities of the electrons and holes as a function of temperature have been computed for HgI2 and CdTe and are compared to experimental data.