A CADMIUM SULFIDE SOLAR ENERGY GENERATOR
Abstract
Variously doped cadmium sulfide was grown in single crystal and polycrystalline form, contacted on one side with indium and a barrier electrode formed on the opposite face. The barrier electrode, while its exact nature is unknown, consisted of copper and cuprous oxide, which was processed to give a photovoltaic response. Such cells were used as solar energy converters. Energy conversion efficiencies up to 1% were obtained and batteries of cells were constructed which delivered about 100 milliwatts when illuminated with light equivalent to sunlight outside the earth's atmosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0101783
Entities
People
- David A. Hammond
- Fred A. Shirland