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Frequency Selective Surfaces as Near Infrared Electro-Magnetic Filters for Thermophotovoltaic Spectral Control

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OSTI ID:850118

Frequency selective surfaces (FSS) effectively filter electromagnetic radiation in the microwave band (1 mm to 100 mm). Interest exists in extending this technology to the near infrared (1 {micro}m to 10 {micro}m) for use as a filter of thermal radiation in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) direct energy conversion. This paper assesses the ability of FSS to meet the strict spectral performance requirements of a TPV system. Inherent parasitic absorption, which is the result of the induced currents in the FSS metallization, is identified as a significant obstacle to achieving high spectral performance.

Research Organization:
KAPL (Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), Niskayuna, NY)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC12-00SN39357
OSTI ID:
850118
Report Number(s):
LM-04K056
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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