Title :
There, and Back Again: How Adolf Goetzberger Got to Solar Energy [Scanning Our Past]
Author :
Magoun, Alexander B.
Abstract :
This article discusses Adolf Goetzberger, the founder of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Studies. Goetzberger has been recognized for his contributions to MOSFET innovation and photovoltaic energy conversion. [This article is based on the Engineering and Technology History Wiki´s Oral Histories collections.].
Keywords :
solar power; Adolf Goetzberger; MOSFET innovation; photovoltaic energy conversion; solar energy; Biographies; Energy conversion; Goetzberger, Adolf; History; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Solar energy;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2015.2399072
