Reducing threading dislocation density in GaSb photovoltaic devices on GaAs by using AlSb dislocation filtering layers

Mansoori, A.; Addamane, S. J.; Renteria, E. J.; Shima, D. M.; Behzadirad, M.; Vadiee, E.; Honsberg, C.; Balakrishnan, G.

doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2018.05.008

Title: Reducing threading dislocation density in GaSb photovoltaic devices on GaAs by using AlSb dislocation filtering layers

Journal Article · 30 September 2018 · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2018.05.008 · OSTI ID:1702802

Mansoori, A.; Addamane, S. J.; Renteria, E. J.; Shima, D. M.; Behzadirad, M.; Vadiee, E.; Honsberg, C.; Balakrishnan, G.

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Journal Information:: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Journal Name: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Journal Issue: C Vol. 185; ISSN 0927-0248

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