Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Silicon Science and Technology 2004: Volume 808

Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Silicon Science and Technology 2004: Volume 808
Author: Materials Research Society. Meeting
Publisher:
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2004-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This book celebrates 20 years of MRS symposia on the topic of amorphous silicon. Contributors showed that the simplified theories developed to explain the limited experimental information available in the early eighties have spurred more sophisticated experimentation - either refining the early understanding or making it irrelevant. The differences of opinion that continue to exist and emerge are probably the hallmark of the amazing vitality of this field. Applications range from 'mature' thin-film transistors, solar cells and image sensors, to the 'emerging' possibility of erbium-doped nanocrystalline silicon-based materials for lasers and amorphous silicon quantum dots for luminescent devices. The book discusses material characterization, growth processes and devices. Each chapter is further subdivided into sections that group papers around common themes. Topics include: nanomaterials; electronic structure; metastable effects; understanding of growth processes; laser-induced crystallization; metal-induced crystallization; other growth techniques; newer devices; solar cells and thin-film transistors.

Bolometers

Bolometers
Author: Unil Perera
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2012-03-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535102354

Infrared Detectors and technologies are very important for a wide range of applications, not only for Military but also for various civilian applications. Comparatively fast bolometers can provide large quantities of low cost devices opening up a new era in infrared technologies. This book deals with various aspects of bolometer developments. It covers bolometer material aspects, different types of bolometers, performance limitations, applications and future trends. The chapters in this book will be useful for senior researchers as well as beginning graduate students.

Thin Film Solar Cells

Thin Film Solar Cells
Author: Jef Poortmans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2006-10-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780470091272

Thin-film solar cells are either emerging or about to emerge from the research laboratory to become commercially available devices finding practical various applications. Currently no textbook outlining the basic theoretical background, methods of fabrication and applications currently exist. Thus, this book aims to present for the first time an in-depth overview of this topic covering a broad range of thin-film solar cell technologies including both organic and inorganic materials, presented in a systematic fashion, by the scientific leaders in the respective domains. It covers a broad range of related topics, from physical principles to design, fabrication, characterization, and applications of novel photovoltaic devices.

Spectroscopic Properties of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds

Spectroscopic Properties of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds
Author: G Davidson
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2007-10-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1847555187

Spectroscopic Properties of Inorganic and Organometallic Compounds provides a unique source of information on an important area of chemistry. Divided into sections mainly according to the particular spectroscopic technique used, coverage in each volume includes: NMR (with reference to stereochemistry, dynamic systems, paramagnetic complexes, solid state NMR and Groups 13-18); nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy; vibrational spectroscopy of main group and transition element compounds and coordinated ligands; and electron diffraction. Reflecting the growing volume of published work in this field, researchers will find this Specialist Periodical Report an invaluable source of information on current methods and applications. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading experts in their specialist fields, this series is designed to help the chemistry community keep current with the latest developments in their field. Each volume in the series is published either annually or biennially and is a superb reference point for researchers. www.rsc.org/spr

Photovoltaics for the 21st Century II

Photovoltaics for the 21st Century II
Author: Electrochemical Society. Energy Technology Division
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2001
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781566773164

"Presentations of the 'Symposium on Photovoltaics for the 21st Century II' ... part of the 199th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society held in Washington, D.C. in March 2001"--Pref.