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Low-Reflectance Surfaces For Solar CellsImproved method for increasing solar cell efficiency has potential application for space-based and terrestrial solar power systems and optoelectronic devices. Etched low-angle grooves help recover reflected light. Light reflected from v-grooved surface trapped in cover glass and adhesive by total internal reflection. Reflected light redirected onto surface, and greater fraction of incident light absorbed, producing more electrical energy in InP solar photovoltaic cell.
Document ID
19940000096
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bailey, Sheila G.
(NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH.)
Landis, Geoffrey A.
(Sverdrup Technology)
Fatemi, Navid
(Sverdrup Technology)
Jenkins, Phillip P.
(Sverdrup Technology)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Laser Tech. Brief.
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
LEW-15612
Accession Number
94B10096
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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