Course - Advanced Silicon - Solar Cells - MT8214
MT8214 - Advanced Silicon - Solar Cells
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course is offered every alternate year, next time will be spring 2025. The course will give a performance of the different structure elements of solar cells (contacts, doping, pn-junctions, etc.). Directional solidification and growth process. Precipitation and the effect of precipitates on material properties. Characterization of silicon wafers: - Preparation of wafers (polishing, etching, etc.). - Grain boundaries, grain size and grain orientations (SEM, EBSD. etc.). - Dislocation density measurements (Optical, PVScan). - Resistivity/life time measurements. - Chemical analysis (SEM, GDMS, FTIR) - Inclusions (Infrared microscopy, dissolution). Effect of microstructures on the effeciency of solar cells.
Learning outcome
Understand and use theories for basic principles of photovoltaic effects. Use central instruments in characterizing silicon for solar cells. Knowledge of the formation of various microstructural features and how they effect the solar cell efficiency.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, colloquiums and laboratory exercises. Semester assignment.
Compulsory assignments
- 5 authorized exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
General knowledge of materials science and semiconductors technology. Some general skills on metallographical characterization/materials microstructure.
Required previous knowledge
Materials Technology 1 and 2 (TMT4170 og TMT4175) or comparable topics.Light- and Electron Microscopy (TMT4300).
Course materials
Martin A.Green: Solar cells. Operating Principles, Technology and System Applications; Jenny Nelson: The Physics of Solar Cells; A.Marti and A.Luque: Next generation photovoltaics High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization; A.Luque and S.Hegedus: Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy
- Physics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"