Physics of solar cells : from basic principles to advanced concepts / Peter Wurfel ; problems and solutions by Uli Wurfel.
Material type: TextSeries: Publication details: London : Wiley-VCH, c2009.Edition: 2nd, updated and expanded edDescription: xii, 244 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9783527408573 (pbk.)
- 3527408576 (pbk.)
- 621.31244 22 WUP
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-240) and index.
1. Problems of the Energy Economy -- 2. Photons -- 3. Semiconductors -- 4. Conversion of Thermal Radiation into Chemical Energy -- 5. Conversion of Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy -- 6. Basic Structure of Solar Cells -- 7. Limitations on Energy Conversion in Solar Cells -- 8. Concepts for Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cells -- Prospects for the Future -- Solutions.
This text contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, it enables readers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.
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