Spin dependent recombination in CdTe/CdS solar cells

S. I. Goodridge, P. M. Lenahan, C. D. Young, M. Quevedo-Lopez, J. Avila-Avendano

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Abstract

We report upon a new analytical approach for cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide photovoltaic cells that is directly and exclusively sensitive to recombination center defects within the devices. The apparatus required to carry out these measurements is relatively straightforward and the response is robust. The measurements exploit the fact that recombination events through deep level defects are spin dependent and the presence of relatively small magnetic fields can alter spin dependent phenomena. The measurement involves small changes in the recombination current as a function of magnetic field when device current is strongly affected by recombination events.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509056057
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event44th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017 - Washington, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2017Jun 30 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017

Other

Other44th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period6/25/176/30/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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