Many-Body Theory of Proton-Generated Point Defects for Losses of Electron Energy and Photons in Quantum Wells

Unlike everyday applications on the ground, electronics in space are exposed to damaging radiation, and could misbehave unpredictably. This study employs atomistic molecular-dynamics simulations and many-body theory to analyze the effects of radiation-induced defects in semiconductors on the performance of satellite-borne optoelectronic devices. This technical approach, spanning initial material damage to final performance degradation, is important for space applications, as it allows the prediction of lifetime for space-based imaging technologies.