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Title: Aluminoborosilicate glasses codoped with rare-earth elements as radiation-protective covers for solar cells

Journal Article · · Semiconductors
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  1. Russian Academy of Sciences, Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute (Russian Federation)
  2. Russian Academy of Sciences, Vinogradov Institute of Geochemistry, Siberian Branch (Russian Federation)

The radiation hardness of aluminoborosilicate glasses codoped with rare-earth ions of Sm, Gd or Sm, Eu in various ratios is studied. The effect of codoping and β irradiation at a dose of 10{sup 9} Gr on the optical transmission and electron paramagnetic resonance spectra is examined. It is found that the introduction of Sm and Gd codopants in a 1 : 1 ratio reduces the number of radiation defects and raises the transmission of irradiated glasses in the visible spectral range.

OSTI ID:
22469906
Journal Information:
Semiconductors, Vol. 49, Issue 6; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2015 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7826
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English