Thermal Transport Properties of GaN via MD
Department
Physics
Major
Physics
Research Advisor
Chernatynskiy, Aleksandr V.
Advisor's Department
Physics
Funding Source
OURE
Abstract
Gallium Nitride is a key material for the future of high-power electronics. Such devices are characterized by very large electric current which in turn generates enormous amounts of heat. Removal of this heat from the device depends crucially on the thermal conductivity of GaN and thermal conductance through its interface with other components of the device. The goal of this project is to determine the thermal transport properties of GaN both internally and across a resistant grain boundary. In this work, we are determined these properties using Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics technique via community code LAMMPS. Results of the simulations are compared to experimental measurements and ab-initio caculations.
Biography
Zach is a sophomore physics major with a minor in mathematics from House Springs, Missouri. He tutors low-level classes in the Toomey Student Success Center and works at a dog boarding and day camp facility in Valley Park, Missouri. In his free time he enjoys reading and long walks.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2019, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thermal Transport Properties of GaN via MD
Upper Atrium
Gallium Nitride is a key material for the future of high-power electronics. Such devices are characterized by very large electric current which in turn generates enormous amounts of heat. Removal of this heat from the device depends crucially on the thermal conductivity of GaN and thermal conductance through its interface with other components of the device. The goal of this project is to determine the thermal transport properties of GaN both internally and across a resistant grain boundary. In this work, we are determined these properties using Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics technique via community code LAMMPS. Results of the simulations are compared to experimental measurements and ab-initio caculations.
