Ultra-thin metal films for enhanced solar absorption

被引：44
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作者：
Ahmad, N. [1 ]
Stokes, J. [1 ]
Fox, N. A. [1 ]
Teng, M. [1 ]
Cryan, M. J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Bristol, Dept Elect & Elect Engn, Bristol BS8 1TH, Avon, England
来源：
NANO ENERGY | 2012年 / 1卷 / 06期
关键词：
Ultra thin nickel films; Solar absorption;
D O I：
10.1016/j.nanoen.2012.08.004
中图分类号：
O64 [物理化学（理论化学）、化学物理学];
学科分类号：
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
This paper presents modelled results for optical absorption in ultra-thin films of nickel, gold and silver across the solar spectrum. It is found that in the case of nickel there is an optimum thickness for maximum solar absorption around 10-13 nm. This is a result of the real and imaginary parts of its refractive index being of similar magnitude across the solar spectrum which gives rise to very strong thin film absorption. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：777 / 782
页数：6
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