Module

Solar Energy Materials Research & Solar Cells

Materialforschung für die Solarenergie & Solarzellen

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Voraussetzungen

Empfohlen, im Wortlaut

• Fundamental knowledge in physics and engineering • Good knowledge of the content of module 11222 : Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research

Inhalte

• Thin-film photovoltaics • Optical properties of solar energy materials • I(V) characteristics of solar cell devices • Quantum efficiency of solar cell devices • "Third generation" photovoltaics • Photovoltaics manufacturing technologies • Advanced characterization methods for photovoltaics materials research

Lernziele

Compared to module 11222 "Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research", students will get a more detailed introduction into photovoltaics including current photovoltaics technology trends and materials research approaches towards new concepts. In hands-on lab tutorials they will learn how to characterize the optical properties of solar energy materials and the electrical performance of solar cell devices.

Prüfungsleistung

• Oral examination (30-45 minutes)

Literatur (4)
  • A. L. Fahrenbruch, R .H. Bube, "Fundamentals of Solar Cells", Academic Press, New York - London 1983
  • H. J. Müller, "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
  • M. Bär, L. Weinhardt, and C. Heske, Advanced Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Solar Cells, edited by D. Abou-Ras, T. Kirchartz, and U. Rau (Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH & Co KGaA, ISBN: 978-3-527-41003-3), Chap. 15.

Bemerkungen

This module will be taught as a block course in the semester break at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH in Berlin. Number of participants is limited to 10 students. • Study programme Physics M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module fin complex „Experimental/Applied Physics“.

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