Modelling of perimeter recombination in GaAs solar cells

Microelectronics Journal

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 115-124

  Belghachi, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BECHAR   (Algeria)

Author keywords

Dark current; Perimeter current; Solar cell; Surface recombination

Indexed keywords

CARRIER CONCENTRATION; DIFFUSION; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELECTRIC FIELDS; ELECTRIC SPACE CHARGE; ENERGY GAP; FERMI LEVEL; SOLAR CELLS;

DARK CURRENTS; PERIMETER CURRENTS; PERIMETER TO AREA (P/A); SURFACE RECOMBINATION;

SEMICONDUCTING GALLIUM ARSENIDE;

EID: 12444346796     PISSN: 00262692     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.mejo.2004.11.001     Document Type: Article

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