Fractional nonlocal viscoelastic photothermal analysis of unbounded semiconductor media with cylindrical cavities using the non-singular Goufo–Caputo operator

Key Points

• The analysis reveals how cylindrical cavities affect heat distribution in semiconductor media, providing a foundational understanding of thermal processes.
• Key equations derived using the non-singular Goufo–Caputo operator effectively model the thermal behavior, enhancing predictive accuracy.
• This approach employs the concept of nonlocal viscoelasticity, crucial for describing materials that exhibit time-dependent strain and stress.
• Unbounded semiconductor media presents unique challenges; findings may help improve design for thermal applications.