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Development Of Intermediate Band Solar Cell Through Ingan Quantum Well Structures, Kelly Mckenzie
Development Of Intermediate Band Solar Cell Through Ingan Quantum Well Structures, Kelly Mckenzie
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
In the search for high-efficiency solar cells, InxGa1-xN has come under scrutiny as a unique material with high potential. This is due to characteristics including an easily tunable bandgap, large range of potential bandgap values, and high heat resistance. However, one factor limiting its adaptation is the high density of crystal defects. In this thesis, the qualities of InGaN are discussed and the intermediate band solar cell structure is introduced. Additionally, the growth and characterization of two sets of InGaN-based solar cell devices are reported and evaluated.