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Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Sheila Baily Dr. Ryne Raffaelle
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
Introduction
Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
Introduction
Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
A measure of the rate in decrease of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber.
Transmission (t): a measure of conduction of radiant energy through a medium, often expressed as a percentage of energy passing through an element or system relative to the amount that entered.
Transmission (t): a measure of conduction of radiant energy through a medium, often expressed as a percentage of energy passing through an element or system relative to the amount that entered.
Transmission (t): a measure of conduction of radiant energy through a medium, often expressed as a percentage of energy passing through an element or system relative to the amount that entered.
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Why We Are Interested Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
These structures have great potential for optoelectronic applications, one of which may be solar cells Standard solar cells have a theoretical upper conversion rate of 33%, the theoretical limit on the conversion of sunlight to electricity is 67%
_ Vav = Average Dot Volume pfi = 2d momentum matrix element a = polarization of light N() = density of states
For transmission through n planes of dots, each having the same dot density N and each dot experiencing the same optical field amplitude, the transmission fraction is:
Tn=(1-N)n (1-nN) ; (N << 1)
Light Absorption of Quantum Dots Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot9
Light Absorption of Quantum Dots Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot
Light Absorption of Quantum Dots Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot
Light Absorption of Quantum Dots Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot7
Light Absorption of Quantum Dots Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot7
Introduction
Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
Dr. Sheila Bailey Using quantum dots in a solar cell to create an intermediate band IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC) Executive Committee since 1987
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/RT2001/5000/5410bailey1.html
Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Rochester Institute of Technology NanoPower Laboratories Organic and Plastic Solar Cells Combined with Quantum Dot Layers
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Introduction
Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
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Laws of Conservation
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Energy Momentum
Photon Emission
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Figures based on Singh textbook
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p 2 cv 20 ~ 24eV mo
Consider InP and GaAs as being the available semiconductors to create a solar cell. This solar cell will be a hybrid, consisting of a traditional solar cell created with either InP or GaAs, and coating layers of quantum dots of either InP or GaAs. If maximizing absorption is the only criteria for designing the solar cell, which material should be used for the bulk? Which should be used for the quantum dot layers? Assume the density of states for quantum dot layers of both materials is equal and occurs at the same point, E = .1eV, and that the polarization-momentum product sum is the same in both cases.
Material
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mhh* = 0.45
mr* =0.058
1.5
5.65
3.65
0.073
mhh* = 0.45
mr* =0.058
1.34
5.87
Introduction
Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
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Definition and Relevance of Physical Techniques for Measuring Reasons for Interest Into Quantum Dot Light Absorption Definition of a Quantum Dot Formula for Light Absorption of a Quantum Dot Comparison of versus Energy for Bulk Material and Quantum Dot Dr. Ryne Raffaelle Dr. Sheila Baily
Problem Statement Determining the most optically absorbent semiconductor material Problem Solution
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