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Computer Simulation for Solar Cell Applications: Understanding and Design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

Hong Zhu  and
Stephen J Fonash
Hong Zhu
Affiliation:
The Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Materials and Processing Research Laboratory, University Park, PA
Stephen J Fonash
Affiliation:
The Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Materials and Processing Research Laboratory, University Park, PA
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Abstract

Computer device transport simulation can be a very powerful tool for device physics understanding, design, and optimization. This is especially true when it is done with a PC version that can be easily run on the desktop. However, like any powerful tool, computer simulation must be used with care and appreciation. Using our newest version of our AMPS (Analysis of Microelectronic and Photonic Structures) [1,2] transport physics code, AMPS for Windows 95/NT, we discuss using solar cell simulations for increased understanding, for materials evaluation, and for device design and optimization.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 507: Symposium A – Amorphous & Microcrystalline Silicon Technology 1998 , 1998 , 395
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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