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Tandem junction amorphous semiconductor photovoltaic cell

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OSTI ID:7261712
A photovoltaic stack comprising at least two p[sup +]i n[sup +] cells in optical series, said cells separated by a transparent ohmic contact layer(s), provides a long optical path for the absorption of photons while preserving the advantageous field-enhanced minority carrier collection arrangement characteristic of p[sup +]i n[sup +] cells. 3 figs.
Research Organization:
University of Delaware
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-79ET23034
Assignee:
Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4387265; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-284355
OSTI ID:
7261712
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English