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Introduction to Solar Cells

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Learn the physics and technology behind modern photovoltaic devices Improving solar cell efficiencies under real-world operating conditions requires a strong understanding of the physics of light, semiconductor material and devices, as well as photovoltaic device physics and design. Introduction to Solar Cells provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science, physics and engineering behind solar energy conversion. Designed primarily for junior and senior undergraduate students, the book also serves as a valuable reference for graduate students, researchers, and engineers working in photovoltaics and renewable energy. The text guides readers from the motivation for renewable energy and climate change mitigation to the detailed physics of light absorption, semiconductor operation, pn junctions, and solar cell design. It combines conceptual understanding with mathematical analysis, worked examples, and practical engineering design insight to help students build a strong foundation in photovoltaic technology. Each chapter includes fully worked in-chapter exercises, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter problems designed to reinforce learning and encourage deeper exploration of solar cell concepts and applications. Readers will also find: Comprehensive coverage of solar energy fundamentals, semiconductor physics, pn junction, and solar cell operationDetailed explanations of solar cell performance parameters, efficiency enhancement methods, and device designWorked examples with step-by-step solutions to support conceptual understanding and problem-solving skillsDiscussion of emerging photovoltaic technologies, thin-film materials, nanotechnology, and advanced characterization techniquesOnline student and instructor resources, including equation sheets, summaries, and lecture support materialsIntroduction to Solar Cells is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, and renewable energy programs, as well as educators and professionals seeking a strong foundation in solar cell physics and technology.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-10
Mått:152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:330 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Upplaga:26001
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394197392

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AMMAR NAYFEH is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University and serves as the Electronics Lead of the Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D). His research focuses on nanotechnology, advanced semiconductor devices, 2D materials, and next-generation photovoltaic systems, with an emphasis on high-efficiency and low-cost solar energy technologies. SABINA ABDUL HADI is a Professor of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Dubai. Her research interests include semiconductor physics, device modeling and fabrication, thin-film materials, anti-reflective coating design, emerging photovoltaic technologies, semiconductor device characterization, and the application of artificial intelligence in semiconductor and photovoltaic technologies.

Innehållsförteckning

About the Authors xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgments xviiSymbols and Abbreviations xixAbout the Companion Website xxv1 Introduction and Motivation 11.1 About the Chapter 11.2 The Greenhouse Effect 11.3 Climate Change 31.4 Solar Energy 51.5 Energy Independence 71.6 Brief History of Solar Energy and Photovoltaics 101.7 Current Solar Cell Technologies 101.8 Chapter Summary 112 Physics of Light 172.1 About the Chapter 172.2 The Solar Radiation 182.3 Quantum Efficiency and Photogenerated Current 212.4 Optical Properties of Materials 262.5 Reflectance, Transmittance, and Absorption 282.6 Multilayer Propagation with Absorption 392.7 Chapter Summary 403 Physics of Semiconductors 493.1 About the Chapter 493.2 Energy Bands 503.3 Charge Carriers in Semiconductors 523.4 Carrier Concentrations 563.5 Carrier Drift 643.6 Excess Carriers 723.7 Diffusion 773.8 Chapter Summary 824 Physics of the PN Junction 874.1 About the Chapter 874.2 pn Junction 874.3 Junction Electrostatics 964.4 pn Junction with Applied Voltage 1034.5 Nonideal Diode 1114.6 Chapter Summary 1175 Physics of Solar Cells 1235.1 About the Chapter 1235.2 Photodiode Physics 1235.3 Open-Circuit Voltage and Short-Circuit Current 1295.4 Power Max and Fill Factor 1325.5 Efficiency 1355.6 Chapter Summary 1406 Solar Cell Design 1476.1 About the Chapter 1476.2 Solar Cell Cross Section 1476.3 Absorber Layer 1496.4 Emitter 1536.5 Anti-Reflective Coatings 1556.6 Finger Contacts 1576.7 Novel Design Methods 1606.8 Chapter Summary 1617 Efficiency Enhancement Techniques 1657.1 About the Chapter 1657.2 Light Management 1657.3 Tandem and Multi-Junction Cells 1687.4 Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies—Beyond Silicon 1727.5 Chapter Summary 177End-of-Chapter Problems 178Conceptual Questions 178True or False 178Multiple Choice Questions 179Numerical Problems 180References 180Appendix A List of Equations 183Appendix B Physical Constants, Unit Conversions, and Parameters 189Appendix C Key Charts and Graphs 191Glossary 199Index 207