The course aims to illustrate the potential of the solar resource and the physical mechanisms underlying theconversion of solar radiation into electricity. The elements of semiconductor physics necessary to describe the operation of the solar cells with particular reference to those in Silicon will be presented. The course will also provide an overview of new concepts and materials designed to increase the efficiency of solar cells.
• “Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering” Eds. A.Luque and S. Hegedus, Wiley • “The Physics of Solar cells” by Jenny Nelson (Imperial College, UK) World Scientific Press • “Materials Concepts for Solar Cells” by Thomas Dittrich (Imperial College Press)
Ricevimento: appointment via email buatier@fisica.unige.it
FRANCESCO BUATIER DE MONGEOT (President)
CORRADO BORAGNO
DAVIDE COMORETTO
CARLO MENNUCCI
tentatively firsy week of march
class lectures for a total of about 45 hours
oral examination
