Physics of solar energy /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Chen, C. Julian
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2011]
• Θέματα: 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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Frontmatter
• Color Plates
• Introduction
• Nature of Solar Radiation
• Origin of Solar Energy
• Tracking Sunlight
• Interaction of Sunlight with Earth
• Thermodynamics of Solar Energy
• Quantum Transitions
• -Junctions
• Semiconductor Solar Cells
• Solar Electrochemistry
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Energy Storage
• Building with Sunshine
• Appendix A: Energy Unit Conversion
• Appendix B: Spherical Trigonometry
• Appendix C: Quantum Mechanics Primer
• Appendix D: Statistics of Particles
• Appendix E: AM1.5 Reference Solar Spectrum
• List of Symbols
• Bibliography
• Index.