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Syllabus:

Solar Cells, 7.5 credits

Swedish name: Solceller D
This syllabus is valid: 2009-05-11 valid to 2012-02-12 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Syllabus for courses starting between 2009-05-11 and 2012-02-12
Course code: 5FY075
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics

Contents

The goal of the course is that the students should learn about the properties of the sunlight and deepen their knowledge in solid state physics of semiconducting materials, especially silicon. The students should acquire knowledge of theoretical models of solar cells, both dry and wet, and obtain an understanding of problems and solutions of practical construction design. The course starts with a description of the spectrum of the solar light and the conditions for using solar cells. Concepts such as band gap, barrier layer, Ohmic contact, degree of doping, reflection and absorption of light, optimized band gap, heterojunction, Schottky barrier, open circuit voltage, short circuit current and maximizing the power output, are treated.

Required Knowledge

Solid State Physics, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Literature

Nelson Jenny
The physics of solar cells
London : Imperial College Press : cop. 2003 : xix, 363 s. :
ISBN: 1-86094-340-3 (inb.)
Search the University Library catalogue

Nelson Jenny
The Physics of Solar Cells
Imperial College Press 200 :
ISBN: 1-86094-349-7
Search the University Library catalogue

Nelson Jenny
The physics of solar cells
London : Imperial College Press : cop. 2003 : xix, 363 s. :
ISBN: 1-86094-340-3 (inb.)
Search the University Library catalogue

Nelson Jenny
The Physics of Solar Cells
Imperial College Press 200 :
ISBN: 1-86094-349-7
Search the University Library catalogue