Theoretical analysis of the performance of diffraction grating back-reflectors in infrared-sensitive solar cells

International Journal of Sustainable Energy

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-7

  Jakas, Mario M ^a   Llopis, Francisco ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE LA LAGUNA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Diffraction gratings; Light trapping; Solar cells

Indexed keywords

ACTIVE LAYER; BACK REFLECTORS; ENHANCEMENT COEFFICIENTS; FIGURE OF MERIT; LIGHT-TRAPPING; PATH LENGTH; REAR FACE; REFLECTED RAY; SPECULAR REFLECTIONS;

DIFFRACTION; DIFFRACTION GRATINGS; REFLECTION; SOLAR CELLS;

LIGHT;

DIFFRACTION; EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT; FUEL CELL; INFRARED RADIATION; PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT; PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM; THEORETICAL STUDY;

EID: 75749155830     PISSN: 14786451     EISSN: 1478646X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14786450903302790     Document Type: Article

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