RADIATION EFFECTS IN SILICON SOLAR CELLS. PART II,

Abstract

Calculations have been performed to estimate the number of atoms displaced from normal sites by Compton Electrons from Co(60) gamma rays and by slow and fast neutrons. The resultant change in carrier lifetimes and mobilities are used to predict the performance of a silicon solar cell under gamma and neutron irradiation. The effect of annealing of defects is considered, and from these computations an estimate is made to show the minimum flux necessary to produce noticeable damage. Data are presented showing the effects of Co(60) gamma rays on 10 silicon solar cells and comparison is made with the theory. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 12, 1958
Accession Number
AD0801717

Entities

People

  • Frank A. Junga
  • George M. Enslow

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Corpuscular Radiation
  • Fast Neutrons
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Neutron Bombardment
  • Neutrons
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Solar Cells
  • Subatomic Particles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics