An open research notebook

Research in progress, shared with context.

I'm Dr. Achintya Das, an Assistant Professor of Physics working on semiconductor radiation detectors, wide-bandgap devices and scientific computing.

  • Materials4H-SiC · GaN
  • MethodsTCAD · FLUKA · Python
  • FocusRadiation sensing
Open figure 001Electric-field topology

A visual language inspired by device simulation: structure, field, signal and the notes between them.

Notebook principle

“Science becomes more useful when the process—not only the polished result—is made visible.”

This space connects research, simulations, teaching, software, stories and scientific exploration in one evolving record.

Research atlas

Questions at the boundary of particles and devices

The work moves between fundamental transport physics, detector geometry, numerical experiments and models designed to be used.

Inside the notebook

One place for the complete academic journey

Designed to grow from a focused research profile into a durable knowledge platform for students, collaborators and curious readers.

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Research

From interaction physics to detector response

Research notes, project roadmaps, simulation studies and publication-linked technical context.

Collection in development
02

Teaching

Physics that can be explored and reproduced

Lecture notes, numerical-methods laboratories, Python notebooks, assignments and worked examples.

Collection in development
03

Writing

The work around the work

Research diaries, tutorials, academic-life reflections, stories and ideas still taking shape.

Collection in development

Current programme

4H-SiC microstructured semiconductor neutron detectors

A DST–SERB funded programme exploring simulation, compact modelling and device concepts for next-generation thermal-neutron detection.

Methods
TCAD · FLUKA · numerical modelling
Status
Active research
Research log2023—present

Geometry → energy deposition → charge transport → signal

The notebook will connect each project question to its models, simulation evidence, code, figures and related publications.