Introduction to PC1D

This lecture introduces PC1D, a software for simulating solar cells. The instructor explains the parameters and settings required for modeling a silicon solar cell, including device area, material properties, excitation mode, and circuit configurations. The lecture covers topics such as surface texturing, optical reflectance, carrier mobilities, doping, and recombination mechanisms. Various simulations are discussed, focusing on the spectral response, quantum efficiency, and current-voltage characteristics of the solar cell under different conditions.