Comparative study of the luminescence and intrinsic point defects in the kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 and chalcopyrite Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films used in photovoltaic applications

Romero, Manuel J.; Du, Hui; Teeter, Glenn; Yan, Yanfa; Al-Jassim, Mowafak M.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.84.165324

Title: Comparative study of the luminescence and intrinsic point defects in the kesterite Cu₂ZnSnS₄ and chalcopyrite Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ thin films used in photovoltaic applications

Journal Article · Mon Oct 24 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.84.165324· OSTI ID:1101024

Romero, Manuel J.; Du, Hui; Teeter, Glenn; Yan, Yanfa; Al-Jassim, Mowafak M.

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