Rayleigh wave in nonlocal piezo-thermo-electric semiconductor medium with fractional MGT model

Abstract

This paper addresses a critical gap in Rayleigh wave propagation studies within piezoelectric semiconductors. Existing research often overlooks the combined effects of piezoelectricity, semiconductivity, and thermal behavior. This work presents analytical solutions for Rayleigh waves in a novel nonlocal thermo-piezo-photo-electric semiconductor half-space, employing the fractional Moore-Gibson-Thompson model. The wave-mode method and Durand-Kerner technique are employed to extract relevant solutions from the characteristic equation, ensuring surface wave decay. Analysis is conducted for waves propagating in a stress-free, photo-excited, and isothermal boundary condition. Numerical simulations unveil phase velocity, attenuation coefficient, and particle motion, leading to a deeper understanding of wave behavior. The influence of nonlocal and fractional order parameters is meticulously investigated. These findings reveal unique phenomena that significantly advance the comprehension of Rayleigh waves in these intricate materials.

KEYWORDS:

• Semiconductor
• fractional derivative
• Durand-Kerner
• piezo-photo-thermo-electric
• MGT

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