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Silicon Nitride Antireflection Coatings for Photovoltaic CellsChemical-vapor deposition adapted to yield graded index of refraction. Silicon nitride deposited in layers, refractive index of which decreases with distance away from cell/coating interface. Changing index of refraction allows adjustment of spectral transmittance for wavelengths which cell is most effective at converting light to electric current. Average conversion efficiency of solar cells increased from 8.84 percent to 12.63 percent.
Document ID
19830000332
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Johnson, C.
(Tegal Corp.)
Wydeven, T.
Donohoe, K.
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
ARC-11447
Accession Number
83B10332
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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