Physics of solar cells

From principles to new concepts

Peter Würfel - Collection Physics textbook

186 pages, parution le 02/03/2005

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Résumé

Würfel's book 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.

From the contents:

Problems of the Energy Economy
Photons
Semiconductors
Conversion of Thermal Radiation into Chemical Energy
Conversion of Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy
Basic Structure of Solar Cells
Limitations on Energy Conversion in Solar Cells
Concepts for Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cells
Prospects for the Future

L'auteur - Peter Würfel

Peter Würfel studied physics at the University of Karlsruhe, attending lectures in the same lecture hall in which Heinrich Hertz discovered the electro-magnetic waves in T888. He obtained his PhD from the University of Karlsruhe, where he later became a Professor himself. His research activities started with ferroelectric thin films, mostly for pyroelectric infrared detectors. He always kept an interest in photovoltaics and has concentrated his efforts in this field over the last 20 years.

Sommaire

List of Symbols
Preface
Problems of the Energy Economy
Photons
Semiconductors
Conversion of Thermal radiation into Chemical Energy
Conversion of Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy
Basic Structure of Solar Cells
Limitations on Energy Conversion in Solar Cells
Concepts for Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cells
Prospects for the Future
Appendix
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Peter Würfel
Collection	Physics textbook
Parution	02/03/2005
Nb. de pages	186
Format	17 x 24,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	510g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9783527404285