An introduction to the theory of photovoltaic cells
Abstract
This paper seeks to furnish an elementary, but in some ways novel, introduction to the theoretical physical principles underlying solar cell operation. By simple concepts and mathematics this is achieved by first explaining the operation of p- n junctions and then focussing attention on ideas such as lifetimes, load matching and efficiencies.
- Publication:
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Solid State Electronics
- Pub Date:
- December 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0038-1101(75)90165-3
- Bibcode:
- 1975SSEle..18.1043L
- Keywords:
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- Energy Technology;
- Photovoltaic Cells;
- Solar Cells;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- P-N Junctions;
- Service Life;
- Theoretical Physics;
- Volt-Ampere Characteristics;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering