Diffractive Optics for Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells

• Main Author: Schuster, Christian Stefano (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Energy harvesting.; Nanoscale science.; Nanoscience.; Nanostructures.; Optical materials.; Electronic materials.; Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices.; Energy Harvesting.; Optical and Electronic Materials.; Nanoscale Science and Technology.

This thesis introduces a figure of merit for light trapping with photonic nanostructures and shows how different light trapping methods compare, irrespective of material, absorber thickness or type of nanostructure. It provides an overview of the essential aspects of light trapping, offering a solid...