Upper limit to the photovoltaic efficiency of imperfect crystals from first principles
Sunghyun Kim, J.A. Marquez, Thomas Unold, Aron Walsh
Abstract
An approach is proposed to predict the impact of point defects on solar cell performance.
Topics & Concepts
ImperfectPhotovoltaic systemLimit (mathematics)Solar cellPoint (geometry)Engineering physicsMaterials sciencePhysicsMathematicsOptoelectronicsGeometryElectrical engineeringEngineeringMathematical analysisPhilosophyLinguisticsChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsAdvanced Semiconductor Detectors and MaterialsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties