Course - Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Nanostructures - TMT4322
TMT4322 - Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Nanostructures
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Electronic structure of semiconductors and nanostructured materials. Carrier statistics and transport. Optical processes. Recombination. Charge separation in Schottky barriers and pn-junctions. Characteristics in dark and under illumination. Loss mechanisms and efficiency in pn-junction cells. Thin-film cells. Amorphous solar cells.Charge separation in nanostructured materials. Dye-sensitized solar cells. Photovoltaic effect in organic and carbon-based systems. Quantum wells, superlattices, relaxation of hot electrons and holes, multiple-exciton generation. Tandem solar cells and intermediate-band solar cells.
Learning outcome
The course emphasizes charge separation upon photon absorption as the central process in photovoltaic devices, and will give the student an overview of mechanisms for charge separation in conventional and nanostructured materials. The student shall also be able to perform quantitative calculations associated with these processes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and problem sets. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Prior knowledge corresponding to TFE4145 Electron Physics or TFY4220 Solid State Physics is recommended.
Course materials
Course materials will be given upon course startup.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2012
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Materials Science and Engineering
- Technological subjects
- Svein Sunde
- Marisa Di Sabatino Lundberg
- Svein Sunde
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2012-05-31 09:00
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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"