TCAD approach for negative capacitance ferroelectric devices for radiation detection applications

Negative capacitance (NC) emerges as a promising technology for low-power, high-performance transistors. The HiEnD project intends to analyze and design high-energy efficient electronic devices based on innovative ferroelectric materials. It explores NC technology for high-resolution tracking detectors in future high-energy physics experiments. It aims to create ultra-thin, radiation-resistant devices for superior signal detection in harsh environments. This paper presents detailed modeling, simulation results, and a comparison with experimental data, highlighting the potential of the developed methodology but also of the technology for the realization of compact, high-performance detectors. Advanced Technology CAD modeling has been employed to investigate the potentiality of NC devices in unconventional application domains, such as high-energy physics experiments. Numerical simulations, capable of verifying experimental results, enhance predictive power, reducing time and cost in detector design and testing.