Amorphous and Microcystalline Silicon Solar Cells ― Modeling, Materials and Device Technology

Not only provides a comprehensive overview of materials for application in thin film solar cells, but also purports to be the first text that compares experimental and computer-modeling methods. Schropp (Utrecht U., the Netherlands) and Zeman (Delft U. of Technology) detail breakthrough technology and the latest insights into device modeling. In the experimental section, they provide guidelines for materials properties that are desirable for both amorphous and polycrystalline thin film silicon solar cells. The modeling portion presents an approach to integrated optical and electrical modeling of complete devices. Concluding chapters describe lessons to be learned from combined modeling and device fabrication, and potential future methods of amorphous cell optimization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)