Ultrathin GaAs and AlGaAs solar cells
Conference
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· Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5489753
Techniques for making 3 to 10 micron thick AlGaAs and GaAs solar cells by stop etching are described. The method is to grow a normal structure with a 90% AlGaAs layer buried below the base. The emitter contact is formed and the cell bonded to a cover glass; the substrate is then etched away. The process and test results are given. Also described is a back surface reflector (BSR) for such a cell.
- Research Organization:
- Varian Associates Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 5489753
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820906-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
ALUMINIUM
COVERINGS
DIMENSIONS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
ETCHING
GALLIUM ARSENIDE SOLAR CELLS
GLASS
METALS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PRODUCTION
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CONCENTRATORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR REFLECTORS
SUBSTRATES
SURFACE FINISHING
THICKNESS
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
ALUMINIUM
COVERINGS
DIMENSIONS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
ETCHING
GALLIUM ARSENIDE SOLAR CELLS
GLASS
METALS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PRODUCTION
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CONCENTRATORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR REFLECTORS
SUBSTRATES
SURFACE FINISHING
THICKNESS