Computational electromagnetics for nanowire solar cells

被引:19
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作者
Kupec, Jan [1 ]
Witzigmann, Bernd [2 ]
机构
[1] ETH, Integrated Syst Lab, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
[2] Computat Elect & Photon, D-34121 Kassel, Germany
关键词
Solar cell; Nanowire; Light trapping; Absorption enhancement; Emission; Detailed balance; Electromagnetics; Finite element; FDTD; OPTICAL-ABSORPTION ENHANCEMENT; HIGH EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY; PERFECTLY MATCHED LAYER; COUPLED-WAVE ANALYSIS; FOURIER MODAL METHOD; SPONTANEOUS EMISSION; LIGHT-ABSORPTION; CONVERSION EFFICIENCY; ARRAY PHOTOVOLTAICS; SCATTERING;
D O I
10.1007/s10825-012-0388-9
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
This review article provides an overview of various novel nanowire array solar cells and highlights the aspects of electromagnetic simulations that are a valuable tool for understanding the optical processes leading to their distinct properties. As the computational methods commonly used for the task are well established, we focus on the question how numerical modeling can be used to assess the performance of a design and reveal the working principle of the devices. We conclude that scientific literature identifies numerical simulations as paramount for design and interpretation of experimental data.
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页码:153 / 165
页数:13
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