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OPTICAL LAYERS AND MATERIALS FOR NEXT GENERATION SOLAR CELLS

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 June 2011

Ping Lee
Affiliation:
Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2275
Jason Shank
Affiliation:
Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2275
Komal Magsi
Affiliation:
Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2275
Yeona Kang
Affiliation:
Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2275
C.M. Fortmann
Affiliation:
Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2275 Idalia Solar Technologies LLC, 270 Lafayette St. Suite 1402 New York, NY 10012
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Abstract

Layers that enhance light scattering and Raman-scattering-based spectral modification for solar cell applications were investigated. Titanium-oxide based rear diffuse reflector were found to increase the long wavelength response of crystalline solar cells. Also particle within the Titanium-oxide produce a far greater Stokes and anti-Stokes shift when compared to bulk crystal counterparts. The anti-Stokes to Stokes shift ratio in these particle systems is also greater and increased with increasing probe or bias light intensity. When applied to solar cells these layers extend the red response and thereby increase the overall performance.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2011

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