Lattice-matched ZnTe and CdZnTe/ZnTe heterostructures grown on GaSb for multijunction solar cell applications

S. Wang, X. Liu, D. Ding, S. N. Wu, Shane Johnson, S. Q. Yu, J. K. Furdyna, Yong-Hang Zhang

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Abstract

Monolithically integrated high-efficiency multijunction solar cells are highly desirable for both space and terrestrial applications. This paper reports recent experimental work on newly proposed multijunction solar cell designs that utilize lattice-matched II/VI CdZnSeTe and III/V AlGaAsSb materials grown on GaSb substrates. Single ZnTe layers and thin CdZnTe/ZnTe quantum wells have been grown on GaSb substrates using molecular beam epitaxy. Reflection high-energy electron diffraction, high-resolution x-ray diffraction, and photoluminescence at various temperatures up to room temperature have been carried out to study these samples. These measurements show that excellent crystalline and optical quality can be realized in the integration of these materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2008
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2008 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: May 11 2008May 16 2008

Publication series

NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Other

Other33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period5/11/085/16/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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