# Electronic and Nuclear Subsystem Response in Hybrid Halide Perovskites Under γ-Irradiation

## TL;DR

This paper studies how hybrid halide perovskites respond to gamma radiation, showing that their performance depends on composition and layer thickness.

## Contribution

The study reveals how heavy atoms and layer thickness influence γ-ray interaction in perovskites for photovoltaics and detection.

## Key findings

- Heavy atoms like Pb and I dominate photoelectric absorption and scattering in perovskites.
- Cs-containing perovskites show higher absorption and ionization compared to FA- and MA-rich ones.
- Layer thickness strongly affects radiation response, with ultrathin films having fewer interactions and higher per-event energy.

## Abstract

Lead halide perovskites, including single-cation (MAPbI3, FAPbI3, CsPbI3) and mixed-cation (Cs0.12FA0.88PbI3, Cs0.1MA0.15FA0.75PbI3) compositions, are promising for both space photovoltaics and γ-ray detection due to their tunable optoelectronic properties. However, their response to high-energy radiation remains critical for reliable operation. We performed Monte-Carlo simulations using GEANT4 to investigate photon interactions (0.1–90 MeV) with perovskites of varying composition and thickness (1 cm to 1 μm). Results indicate that heavy atoms (Pb, I) dominate photoelectric absorption and scattering, broadly similar absorbed energies and event rates across compositions. Cs-containing perovskites exhibit slightly higher absorption and ionization, whereas FA- and MA-rich compositions show reduced photoelectric and Rayleigh scattering. Layer thickness strongly influences the radiation response: ultrathin films display fewer interactions with higher per-event energy, while millimeter-scale layers achieve efficient absorption and enable pair-production events at MeV energies. The sequence of dominant processes follows the expected energy dependence: photoelectric effect at low energies, Compton and Rayleigh scattering at intermediate energies, and pair production at high energies. These findings demonstrate that perovskite γ-interaction is primarily governed by heavy-atom content, with A-site cations fine-tuning the process balance, and that device performance for detection or photovoltaics depends critically on layer thickness.