Physics of Solar Cells: From Principles to New Concepts - Hardcover

Würfel, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3527404287 ISBN 13: 9783527404285

Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2005

Synopsis

Peter Würfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.

Based on the highly successful German version, but thoroughly revised and updated, this edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, it enables readers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Based on the highly regarded first edition, this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion.
The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.
Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, the book enables both students and researchers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.
New exercises after each chapter help students to consolidate their freshly acquired knowledge, while the book also serves as a reference for researchers already working in this exciting and challenging field.

About the Author

Prof. Peter Wurfel University of Karlsruhe, Department of Physics, Germany

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3527404287
• ISBN 13: 9783527404285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 198