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| Authors: | H. Shen, A. Abass, M. Burgelman, B. Maes | | Title: | Thin-film solar cells with combined metallic enhancements | | Format: | International Conference Proceedings | | Publication date: | 1/2012 | | Journal/Conference/Book: | MINAP (Micro- and nano-photonic materials and devices) 2012
| | Editor/Publisher: | National Research Council, Italy, | | Volume(Issue): | p.103-104 | | Location: | Trento, Italy | | Internal Reference: | [N-1258] | | Download: |
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Abstract
Plasmonic elements, such as metallic gratings, in thin solar cells have a strong potential to increase the solar light absorption. Here, we numerically describe devices where multiple elements are combined, to create a more broadband and spatially distributed absorption. For organic solar cells, we introduce both a front and a back metallic grating, and show that both features act independently to create enhancement pathways. For amorphous silicon solar cells we introduce a metallic back grating and a dielectric front structure. By choosing different periods for these separate gratings, coupling to guided modes with plasmonic or photonic character is strongly optimized. Related Research Topics
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