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Physics of solar cells : from basic principles to advanced concepts / Peter Wurfel ; poblems and solutions by Uli Wurfel.

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Wurfel, Peter, Dr

Contributor(s):

Wurfel, Uli

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Physics textbookPublication details: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2009.Edition: 2nd., updated and expanded edDescription: xii, 244 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9783527408576 (pbk.)

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Summary: This text contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, it enables readers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Room Use Section	20110525			TK2960	Available	mma		73116

Contents: 1. Problems of the Energy Economy - - 2. Photons - - 3. Semiconductords - - 4. Conversion of Thermal Radiation into Chemical Energy - - 5. Conversion of Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy - - 6. Basic structure of Solar Cells - - 7. Limitations on Energy Conversion in Solar Cells - - 8. Concepts for Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cells - - Prospects for the Future - - Solutions. Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-240) and index.

This text contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, it enables readers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.