Physics of silicon solar cells

The "Introduction to Semiconductor Physics" module provides a foundational understanding of the band structure, optical absorption, semiconductor doping, and carrier densities at thermal equilibrium. Participants delve into semiconductor physics, gaining crucial insights into the properties of semiconductors and their role in solar cell technology.

The "Transport Phenomena: The p-n Junction" module delves into carrier injection by light, recombination, and the equilibrium and non-equilibrium states of the p-n junction. Participants explore the implications of quasi-equilibrium and gain knowledge about impurities in semiconductors and p-n junctions.

The "Asymmetrical Devices" module provides an in-depth understanding of the metal-semiconductor contact at equilibrium, non-equilibrium metal-semiconductor contact, ohmic contacts, and semiconductor surface heterojunctions. Participants gain insights into the asymmetrical junctions and their role in solar cell technology.

The "Solar Cell Operation" module covers solar radiation, solar spectrum, solar cell fundamentals, multi-junctions, conversion efficiency limitations, and solar cell optics. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the solar spectrum, conversion efficiency, and the optics of solar cells.

The "Crystalline Semiconductor Solar Cells" module explores crystalline silicon metallurgy, crystal growth and wafering, crystalline silicon solar cells, cells based on III-V compounds, and the use of microelectronic processes. Participants gain insights into the operational aspects and technology behind crystalline semiconductor solar cells.

The "Silicon Heterojunctions" module delves into silicon heterojunctions (HIT) and provides participants with an in-depth understanding of heterojunctions and their role in enhancing the efficiency of silicon solar cells. Participants gain insights into the technology and operational aspects of silicon heterojunctions.