Signature of intermediate band materials from luminescence measurements

N. J. Ekins-Daukes; Christiana Honsberg; M. Yamaguchi

Signature of intermediate band materials from luminescence measurements

N. J. Ekins-Daukes, Christiana Honsberg, M. Yamaguchi

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Abstract

The intermediate band concept for photovoltaic power conversion promises a remarkable efficiency increase over conventional solar cells and relies on the existence of an electrically isolated intermediate band located between the conduction and valance bands. By identifying the luminescence signature of an intermediate band material, a characterization technique is described that can determine whether the required optically active intermediate band exists in electrical isolation in the material. The technique will help researchers identify promising intermediate band materials and further optimize their properties, without having to fabricate highly efficient photovoltaic devices.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Pages	49-54
Number of pages	6
State	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	31st IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 2005 - Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States Duration: Jan 3 2005 → Jan 7 2005

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Other	31st IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 2005
Country/Territory	United States
City	Lake Buena Vista, FL
Period	1/3/05 → 1/7/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Condensed Matter Physics
Control and Systems Engineering

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Signature of intermediate band materials from luminescence measurements

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