Title :
Recent advances in UK InP solar cell research
Author_Institution :
Newcastle Polytech., Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Abstract :
The author discusses recent progress and ongoing studies within the UK research program on InP solar cells for space applications. Research on InP-based solar cells in the UK covers fundamental and processing aspects, with the aim of allowing optimization of cell structures for end-of-life performance while maintaining processability. Highlighted areas include electron irradiation effects, computer modeling, and heteroepitaxy.<>
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; electron beam effects; indium compounds; research initiatives; semiconductor growth; solar cells; vapour phase epitaxial growth; InP solar cells; MOVPE; UK research program; cell structures; computer modeling; electron irradiation effects; end-of-life performance; fundamental aspects; heteroepitaxy; optimization; processing aspects; space applications; Application software; Doping; Electrons; Indium phosphide; Indium tin oxide; Photonic band gap; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Solar power generation; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Indium Phosphide and Related Materials, 1992., Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Newport, RI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0522-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICIPRM.1992.235647
