Introduction to Solar Cell Nanotechnology

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Covers physics of photovoltaic devices. Provides an introduction and overview of semiconductor physics relevant to solar cells, p-n junctions, and design and function of solar cells. Discussions will focus on first, second and third generation solar PV that includes mono and multi-crystalline silicon, thin films (CIGS, CdTe, GaAs) and tandem cells, as well as next generation organic and perovskite based solar cells. Topics will include nanotechnology impacts on solar devices that include cells, modules, measurement techniques, metrology, systems, reliability, operation, maintenance and economics of emerging solar cell technologies. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.