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Title: Enhancing photovoltaic power by Fano-induced coherence

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA and Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544 (United States)

We show that coherence induced by Fano interference can enhance power generated by a photovoltaic device as compared to the same system with no coherence. No additional external energy source is necessary to create such induced coherence. In the present model, coherence increases the flow of electrons through the load, which reduces radiative recombination and enhances cell power.

OSTI ID:
22095456
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Vol. 84, Issue 5; Other Information: (c) 2011 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1050-2947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English