Optimization of antireflection coatings on silicon inversion photoconverters

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Appl. Solar Energy (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5627207

Tretiakov, A P

Calculations are presented for the optimal parameters of antireflection coatings of two types of photoelectric converters with inversion layers: a single-layer SiO/sub 2/ film and a two-layer film with SiO/sub 2/ inner layer. The magnitude of the photocurrent is taken as the optimization criterion. The dispersion of the refractive index of silicon and the spectral sensitivity of the photoelectric converter are taken into account. Values are found for photocurrent as a function of single-layer oxide coating thickness and for losses due to reflection. It is shown that the double-layer coating makes it possible to reduce photocurrent losses to 5%.

• OSTI ID: 5627207
• Journal Information: Appl. Solar Energy (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Solar Energy (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 16:4; ISSN ASOEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
ANTIREFLECTION COATINGS
CHALCOGENIDES
COATINGS
CURRENTS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
EQUIPMENT
FILMS
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
OPTIMIZATION
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOTOCURRENTS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
REFLECTIVITY
REFRACTIVITY
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SILICON OXIDES
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SPECTRAL RESPONSE
SURFACE PROPERTIES