Progress and Prospects of Topological Materials in Photodetection

Yunna Duan

2025

Abstract

Topological materials exhibit unique electronic properties, making them promising for photodetection. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the emerging applications of topological materials in photodetection, focusing on their exceptional electronic properties that enable superior device performance. The article briefly explains the transport mechanisms of topological insulators, topological semimetals, topological superconductors, as well as new types of topological materials such as chiral topological materials and ferroelectric topological materials.The article also systematically examines recent breakthroughs demonstrating how these materials achieve remarkable photodetection capabilities through enhanced responsivity, improved detectivity, and ultrafast response times. The paper discusses promising implementation scenarios across multiple technological domains, particularly in high-speed optical communications, advanced infrared imaging systems, and next-generation quantum devices. Although challenges persist in material synthesis and device integration, topological photodetectors represent a transformative advancement in optoelectronics, offering unprecedented combinations of broadband sensitivity, rapid response, and robust performance that could redefine detection technologies across scientific and industrial applications.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Duan Y. (2025). Progress and Prospects of Topological Materials in Photodetection. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA; ISBN 978-989-758-774-0, SciTePress, pages 457-463. DOI: 10.5220/0013827500004708

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iampa25,
author={Yunna Duan},
title={Progress and Prospects of Topological Materials in Photodetection},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA},
year={2025},
pages={457-463},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013827500004708},
isbn={978-989-758-774-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA
TI - Progress and Prospects of Topological Materials in Photodetection
SN - 978-989-758-774-0
AU - Duan Y.
PY - 2025
SP - 457
EP - 463
DO - 10.5220/0013827500004708
PB - SciTePress