PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMOELECTRIC SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION USING THIN FILMS,

Abstract

Solar energy conversion by the use of thin films in photovoltaic and thermoelectric devices is discussed. Experimental work is presented on the fabrication of a thin film cadmium sulfide cell which utilizes the photovoltaic effect. A theoretical investigation is made of the temperature differences obtainable in space by using thin, light-weight plastic sheets, and the use of such plastics for thermoelectric generators is discussed. Temperature differences of several hundred centrigrade degrees can be obtained. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1961
Accession Number
AD0686496

Entities

People

  • J. C. Evans Jr
  • W. B. Zimmerman

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Compounds
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Conversion
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Generators
  • Photovoltaic Effect
  • Plastics
  • Semiconductors
  • Solar Energy
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Thin Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space