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Covers the basics of energy states in matter, thermal transport, and solar systems, emphasizing the importance of electrochemistry in solar energy applications.
Explores the properties of crystalline silicon absorbers in solar cells, discussing absorption coefficients, dispersion effects, and absorption mechanisms in semiconductors.
Explores the optical properties of solar cells, emphasizing absorption and generation profiles, refractive index, reflection, interference, and antireflection coatings.
Explores the fundamentals and efficiency of photovoltaics, covering topics such as the photovoltaic effect, bandgap optimization, and efficiency limits.
Explores third-generation solar cells, focusing on quantum dot technology and perovskite quantum dots' potential to enhance silicon solar cell performance.