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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

ENE501 Photovoltaic Technology or equivalent

Learning outcomes

The course will give the students an advanced understanding of photovoltaic conversion principles from photons to electricity. Some selected topics will be discussed in the context of current research.

After this course the student will be able to do solar cell research work in selected areas under supervision. The student will be able to analyze theoretical problems and apply results to experimental studies.

After this course the student will be able to present advanced concepts in a professional manner.

Contents

The course will contain selected topics from the following list:

  • Electrons and holes in semiconductors
  • Generation and Recombination
  • Junctions
  • Monocrystalline Solar Cells
  • Thin Film Solar Cells
  • Energy, Entropy and Efficiency
  • Tandem Cells
  • Hot Carrier Cells
  • Up- and down-conversion
  • Multiple Electron-Hole Pairs, Impurity and Multiband Cells
  • Thermophotovoltaic and Thermophotonic Conversion
  • Strategies for high Efficiency

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises

Examinations

Oral examination. Pass/Fail

Student evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
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