Photothermal Photovoltaics

After the introduction, we will briefly discuss the main characteristics of solar radiation. Consistent with the scientific principles on which this book is founded, a rigorous thermodynamic analysis will then follow of the creation of wind energy, of photothermal and photovoltaic energy conversion, and of photosynthesis. Most of this chapter has been based on the monograph Thermodynamics of Solar Energy Conversion by De Vos [1]. [Pg.299]

Photoelectron spectroscopy, 19-29, 21-1-21-9 Photoinduced absorption, 5-9, 5-11, 5-13-5-19 Photolithography, 8-62-8-66 Photoluminescence quantum yield, 5-10 Photothermal effect, 7-5, 7-30-7-36, 7-40 Photothermal patterning, 7-35 Photovoltaic cell, 18-4 Photovoltaic cells, diodes, 19-1-19-2 Photovoltaic devices (solar cells) polymer blends, 4-11-4-13 fullerenes, 4-12... [Pg.1024]