Spectral Studies on Germanium Pin-Photovoltaic Cells for Thermophotovoltaic Conversion

The results of an experimental investigation on a newly-developed germanium PIN-photovoltaic cell are reported, covering measured data on the spectral response of this cell. Also reported are experimental data on the optical surface reflectance and an analysis of its influence on the true spectral r...

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Main Authors: Kittl,E, Guazzoni,G
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
COMPUTER PRINTOUTS
Electric Power Production and Distribution
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ERBIUM COMPOUNDS
GERMANIUM
OXIDES
PHOTOCONDUCTIVITY
Photovoltaic cells
PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SEMICONDUCTOR JUNCTIONS
SILICON DIOXIDE
TEST METHODS
Thermophotovoltaic converters
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Summary:The results of an experimental investigation on a newly-developed germanium PIN-photovoltaic cell are reported, covering measured data on the spectral response of this cell. Also reported are experimental data on the optical surface reflectance and an analysis of its influence on the true spectral response of the cell. Measurements of the cell's output performance are reported for three different sources of chromatic radiation. These results are then compared to theoretical expectations derived from a computer analysis.