Abstract
A mathematical model of Ni-63 source for betavoltaic batteries is presented, based on the Monte Carlo calculation. Trajectories of beta particles are simulated in Ni-63 source until their escape or total energy dissipation. Analysis of the effect of physical and technological factors on the performance of a source is carried out. Special attention is given to self-absorption and substrate backscattering because of their impact on power emission. Addition of a protective layer diminishes the source emission because of further absorption. The model has been tested successfully for Ni-63/GaN structure.
Keywords
Monte Carlo method
Absorption (acoustics)
Materials science
Dissipation
Light source
Source model
Power (physics)
Substrate (aquarium)
Energy source
Optoelectronics
Nuclear engineering
Physics
Computational physics
Optics
Composite material
Engineering
Renewable energy
Electrical engineering
Thermodynamics
Mathematics
Subject Areas
Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations
·Nuclear Energy and Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Advanced Materials and Semiconductor Technologies
·Materials Chemistry ·Physical Sciences
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