Octavio Tuxtla Garcia
Electrical engineering
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Fall 2026
Additional details: First-generation college student
FURI | Fall 2025
Characterization of Perovskite Semiconductors Under Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Exposure
Perovskite semiconductors are promising for space applications due to their adjustable bandgaps and self-healing properties. This research investigates their response to electromagnetic radiation, including non-ionizing UVA radiation and ionizing X-ray and gamma radiation. Ionizing radiation carries enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons while non-ionizing radiation does not.
Comparing the effects of these radiation types allows for a greater understanding of how energy level influences material damage and recovery. Post-irradiation changes in elemental composition and optoelectronic performance are characterized to assess stability in space radiation, offering insight into the suitability of perovskites for future space technologies.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
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