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Bringing some photonic structures for solar cells to the fore |
Applied Optics, Vol. 50, Issue 9, pp. C329-C339 (2011)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.50.00C329
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Abstract
A review on the use of photonic structures enabling a better absorption of solar radiation within solar cells is proposed. Specific geometric configurations, such as folded solar cells or fiber-based architectures, are shown to be promising solutions to reach better light absorption. Electromagnetic optimization of thin-film solar cells and the use of angular thin-film filters, proposed by several research groups, also provide solutions to better concentrate solar radiation within the active layers of solar cells. Finally, results on “photonized” solar cells comprising gratings or more advanced photonic components, such as photonic crystals or plasmonic structures, and their effects on light–matter interaction in solar cells are highlighted.
© 2011 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(040.5350) Detectors : Photovoltaic
(310.1210) Thin films : Antireflection coatings
(350.6050) Other areas of optics : Solar energy
(230.5298) Optical devices : Photonic crystals
(250.5403) Optoelectronics : Plasmonics
(310.6845) Thin films : Thin film devices and applications
History
Original Manuscript: July 23, 2010
Revised Manuscript: December 1, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: December 6, 2010
Published: January 28, 2011
Virtual Issues
(2011) Advances in Optics and Photonics
Citation
Ludovic Escoubas, Jean-Jacques Simon, Philippe Torchio, David Duché, Sylvain Vedraine, Wilfried Vervisch, Judikaël Le Rouzo, François Flory, Guillaume Rivière, Gizachew Yeabiyo, and Hassina Derbal, "Bringing some photonic structures for solar cells to the fore," Appl. Opt. 50, C329-C339 (2011)
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