Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research
Photovoltaik: Grundlagen, Stand der Technik und PV-Materialforschung
6 LPunregelmäßigEN
Voraussetzungen
Empfohlen, im Wortlaut
• Fundamental knowlegde in physics and engineering (e.g. a bachelor's degree program in physics)
Inhalte
• Insolation: Energy sources for photovoltaics • Crash course in semiconductor physics: (a) Absorption (b) Electrons and holes in semiconductors (c) Generation, transport and recombination of charge carriers (d) p-n junction under illumination • Photovoltaic technologies (Si-wafer based vs. Thin-Film PV) • Solar cell materials
Lernziele
After successfully completing the module, students have obtained an introduction into photovoltaics, including the basics of the fundamental principles of operation and fabrication of solar cells. Furthermore, current photovoltaic technology trends and materials research towards new concepts have been discussed. Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Prüfungsleistung
• Written examination (90 min.)
Literatur (3)
- A.L.Fahrenbruch, R.H.Bube, "Fundamentals of Solar Cells", Academic Press, New York - London 1983
- H.J.Möller, "Semiconductors of Solar Cells", Artech House, Boston - London 1993
- S.M.Sze, Chapter 14 in "Physics of Semiconductor Devices", John Wiley & Sons, New York 1981
Bemerkungen
• Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complex „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“
Quelle: Modulbeschreibung der BTU · abgerufen 19.10.2026Original