Physics of Solar Cells

From Principles to New Concepts

Würfel, Peter

1. Edition December 2004
XII, 186 Pages, Hardcover
111 Pictures
7 tables
Textbook

ISBN: 978-3-527-40428-5

Wiley-VCH, Berlin

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Peter Würfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.

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Peter Würfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.

Based on the highly successful German version, but thoroughly revised and updated, this edition 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.

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 Eciency of Solar Cells
9 Prospects for the Future

"Anybody interested in learning the fundamentals of solar cells will benefit greatly from reading this book. The book also serves as a reference for researchers working already in this exciting and challenging field."
Advanced Materials

Prof. Peter Würfel
University of Karlsruhe, Department of Physics, Germany

P. Würfel, University of Karlsruhe, Germany