Solar Cells. 3 credits

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Covers the physics of solar cells, basics of semiconductors, pn junctions, basic structure of solar cells, the latest advances in solar cell materials, and concepts for improving the efficiency of solar cells. Solar cell design based on silicon, copper indium gallium selenide, gallium arsenide, organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, quantum dots, and nanowires will also be reviewed. Offered by Physics & Astronomy . Limited to three attempts.