Physics of solar energy /

• Main Author: Chen, C. Julian
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2011]
• Subjects: Solar energy.; Energy development.; Solar radiation.; SCIENCE > Mechanics > Dynamics > Thermodynamics.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.; Electronic books.

"This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human society--solar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have a firm understanding of the basic science of solar energy and its use. The subject matter of thi...