AlGaN Bandgap Calculator
Compute the AlGaN band gap energy from the aluminum fraction using linear interpolation with a documented bowing parameter of 1.0 eV. Eg(x) = (1-x)*3.42 + x*6.25 - x*(1-x)*1.0.
Description
Calculate AlxGa1−xN bandgap from aluminum mole fraction with GaN and AlN endpoints and a 1.0 eV bowing parameter.
Compute the AlGaN band gap energy from the aluminum fraction using linear interpolation with a documented bowing parameter of 1.0 eV. Eg(x) = (1-x)*3.42 + x*6.25 - x*(1-x)*1.0.
When to use AlGaN Bandgap Calculator
- Calculate AlxGa1−xN bandgap from aluminum mole fraction with GaN and AlN endpoints and a 1.0 eV bowing parameter.
- Compare fabrication or device scenarios while holding coefficients and unit conventions constant.
- Check a hand calculation before moving to a higher-fidelity process, circuit, or TCAD model.
How the calculation works
The bowing term makes the alloy gap lower than straight endpoint interpolation for intermediate compositions.
Eg(x) = (1−x)·3.42 + x·6.25 − 1.0·x·(1−x) Interpreting the result
The bowing term makes the alloy gap lower than straight endpoint interpolation for intermediate compositions.
Assumptions and limitations
- Endpoint gaps and bowing vary with crystal phase, temperature, strain, and source; this calculator fixes all four.
- Use parameters measured for the same material, geometry, temperature, and operating regime whenever the result informs engineering work.