Abou-Ras D., Kirchartz T., Rau U. (Eds.) Advanced Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Solar Cells (2 Volume Set)

2nd Edition. – Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, 2016. – 760 p. – ISBN10: 3527339922The book focuses on advanced characterization methods for thin-film solar cells that have proven their relevance both for academic and corporate photovoltaic research and development. After an introduction to thin-film photovoltaics, highly experienced experts report on device and materials characterization methods such as electroluminescence analysis, capacitance spectroscopy, and various microscopy methods. In the final part of the book simulation techniques are presented which are used for ab-initio calculations of relevant semiconductors and for device simulations in 1D, 2D and 3D.
Building on a proven concept, this new edition also covers thermography, transient optoelectronic methods, and absorption and photocurrent spectroscopy.
Contents to Volume 1Introduction to Thin-Film Photovoltaics
Device Characterization
Fundamental Electrical Characterization of Thin-Film Solar Cells
Electroluminescence Analysis of Solar Cells and Solar Modules
Capacitance Spectroscopy of Thin-Film Solar Cells
Time-of-Flight Analysis
Transient Optoelectronic Characterization of Thin-Film Solar Cells
Steady-State Photocarrier Grating Method
Materials Characterization
Absorption and Photocurrent Spectroscopy with High Dynamic Range
Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
Characterizing the Light-Trapping Propertiesof Textured Surfaces with Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy
Photoluminescence Analysis of Thin-Film Solar Cells
Electron-Spin Resonance (ESR) in Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon (a-Si:H)
Scanning Probe Microscopy on Inorganic Thin Films for Solar Cells
Electron Microscopy on Thin Films for Solar Cells
X-ray and Neutron Diffraction on Materials for Thin-Film Solar Cells
Contents to Volume 2
InSitu Real-Time Characterization of Thin-Film Growth
Raman Spectroscopy on Thin Films for Solar Cells
Soft X-ray and Electron Spectroscopy: A Unique “Tool Chest” to Characterize the Chemical and Electronic Properties of Surfaces and Interfaces
Accessing Elemental Distributions in Thin Films for Solar Cells
Hydrogen Effusion Experiments
Materials and Device Modeling
AbInitio Modeling of Defects in Semiconductors
Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Nanostructures
One-Dimensional Electro-Optical Simulations of Thin-Film Solar Cells
Two- and Three-Dimensional Electronic Modeling of Thin-Film Solar Cells