Large Polarization Dependent Voltages in Ferroelectric Ceramics,
Abstract
This paper describes a new high-voltage photovoltaic effect appearing in ferroelectric ceramics. A thin ceramic wafer illuminated uniformly produces a steady voltage across electrodes on the wafer edge. This is a new effect with possible applications. This effect could be used to produce very high voltages in a relatively uncomplicated fashion. Of greater importance, perhaps, is a possible potential for direct solar-to-electric energy conversion, although this would necessitate finding a material with considerably greater photovoltaic efficiencies over broader spectral regions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0785608
Entities
People
- Frank Crowne
- Philip S. Brody
Organizations
- Harry Diamond Laboratories