Title :
Optical simulation of quantum dot thin film solar cells
Author :
Tiwari, Sunita ; Carter, Sue ; Scott, J. Campbell
Author_Institution :
S.O.S. in Elex & Photonics, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Univ., Raipur, India
Abstract :
We use a RCWA approach to analyze light-trapping enhancement in grating structures. The maximum achievable current in a solar cell may be estimated by optical simulation of the absorption profile and the thickness optimization of active layer is useful in fabrication of solar cell.
Keywords :
semiconductor quantum dots; semiconductor thin films; solar cells; RCWA approach; absorption profile; active layer; grating structures; light-trapping enhancement; optical simulation; quantum dot thin film solar cells; thickness optimization; Optical coupling; Optical films; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Photonics; Photovoltaic cells; Charge Transport; Optical Model; Photovoltaic; Quantum Dot; RCWA; Short-Circuit Current;
Conference_Titel :
Recent Advances in Photonics (WRAP), 2013 Workshop on
Conference_Location :
New Delhi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-4864-2
DOI :
10.1109/WRAP.2013.6917711
