Spectral Studies on Germanium Pin-Photovoltaic Cells for Thermophotovoltaic Conversion.

Abstract

The results of an experimental investigation on a newly-developed germanium PIN-photovoltaic cell are reported, covering measured data on the spectral response of this cell. Also reported are experimental data on the optical surface reflectance and an analysis of its influence on the true spectral response of the cell. Measurements of the cell's output performance are reported for three different sources of chromatic radiation. These results are then compared to theoretical expectations derived from a computer analysis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA011219

Entities

People

  • E. Kittl
  • G. Guazzoni

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Computers
  • Conversion
  • Coverings
  • Experimental Data
  • Germanium
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Reflectance
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Spectroscopy.