Nanophysics of solar and renewable energy /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Wolf, E. L.
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH ; 2012.
• Θέματα: Photovoltaic power generation.; Energy conversion.; Nanoscience.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Electrical.; Electronic books.

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• Related Titles; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Chapter 1: A Survey of Long-Term Energy Resources; 1.1 Introduction; Chapter 2: Physics of Nuclear Fusion: the Source of all Solar-Related Energy; 2.1 Introduction: Protons in the Sun's Core; 2.2 Schrodinger's Equation for the Motion of Particles; 2.3 Protons and Neutrons and Their Binding; 2.4 Gamow's Tunneling Model Applied to Fusion in the Sun's Core; 2.5 A Survey of Nuclear Properties; Chapter 3: Atoms, Molecules, and Semiconductor Devices; 3.1 Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom; 3.2 Charge Motion in Periodic Potential
• 3.3 Energy Bands and Gaps3.4 Atoms, Molecules, and the Covalent Bond; 3.5 Tetrahedral Bonding in Silicon and Related Semiconductors; 3.6 Donor and Acceptor Impurities; Charge Concentrations; 3.7 The PN Junction, Diode I-V Characteristic, Photovoltaic Cell; 3.8 Metals and Plasmas; Chapter 4: Terrestrial Approaches to Fusion Energy; 4.1 Deuterium Fusion Demonstration Based on Field Ionization; 4.2 Deuterium Fusion Demonstration Based on Muonic Hydrogen; 4.3 Deuterium Fusion Demonstration in Larger Scale Plasma Reactors; Chapter 5: Introduction to Solar Energy Conversion
• 5.1 Sun as an Energy Source, Spectrum on Earth5.2 Heat Engines and Thermodynamics, Carnot Efficiency; 5.3 Solar Thermal Electric Power; 5.4 Generations of Photovoltaic Solar Cells; 5.5 Utilizing Solar Power with Photovoltaics: the Rooftops of New York versus Space Satellites; 5.6 The Possibility of Space-Based Solar Power; Chapter 6: Solar Cells Based on Single PN Junctions; 6.1 Single-Junction Cells; 6.2 Thin-Film Solar Cells versus Crystalline Cells; 6.3 CIGS (CuIn1−xGaxSe2) Thin-Film Solar Cells; 6.4 CdTe Thin-Film Cells; 6.5 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells; 6.6 Polymer Organic Solar Cells
• Chapter 7: Multijunction and Energy Concentrating Solar Cells7.1 Tandem Cells, Premium and Low Cost; 7.2 Organic Molecules as Solar Concentrators; 7.3 Spectral Splitting Cells; 7.4 Summary and Comments on Efficiency; 7.5 A Niche Application of Concentrating Cells on Pontoons; Chapter 8: Third-Generation Concepts, Survey of Efficiency; 8.1 Intermediate Band Cells; 8.2 Impact Ionization and Carrier Multiplication; 8.3 Ferromagnetic Materials for Solar Conversion; 8.4 Efficiencies: Three Generations of Cells; Chapter 9: Cells for Hydrogen Generation; Aspects of Hydrogen Storage
• 9.1 Intermittency of Renewable Energy9.2 Electrolysis of Water; 9.3 Efficient Photocatalytic Dissociation of Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen; 9.4 The "Artificial Leaf" of Nocera; 9.5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Status; 9.6 Storage and Transport of Hydrogen as a Potential Fuel; 9.7 Surface Adsorption for Storing Hydrogen in High Density; 9.8 Economics of Hydrogen; Chapter 10: Large-Scale Fabrication, Learning Curves, and Economics Including Storage; 10.1 Fabrication Methods Vary but Exhibit Similar Learning Curves; 10.2 Learning Strategies for Module Cost