Physics of Solar Cells: From Basic Principles to Advanced Concepts (Physics Textbook) [Paperback]

Peter Würfel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3527408576 | ISBN-13: 978-3527408573 | Publication Date: April 14, 2009 | Edition: 1

Based on the highly regarded and extremely successful first edition, this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion.
The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.
Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, the book enables both students and researchers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.
New exercises after each chapter help students to consolidate their freshly acquired knowledge, while the book also serves as a reference for researchers already working in this exciting and challenging field.

Editorial Reviews

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"…a fresh perspective on the physics and theory of converting solar energy into electricity." (MRS Bulletin, February 2007)

"Anybody interested in learning the fundamentals of solar cells will benefit greatly from reading this book. The book also serves as a reference for researchers working already in this exciting and challenging field." (Advanced Materials) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Based on the highly regarded first edition, this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion.
The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.
Requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, the book enables both students and researchers to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this knowledge to their own solar cell development.
New exercises after each chapter help students to consolidate their freshly acquired knowledge, while the book also serves as a reference for researchers already working in this exciting and challenging field.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527408576
• ISBN-13: 978-3527408573
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best PV Cell Textbook, June 17, 2011

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This review is from: Physics of Solar Cells: From Basic Principles to Advanced Concepts (Physics Textbook) (Paperback)

This book explains the most important concepts in an elegant way and derives all important equations step by step that is very easy to follow. Very practical and useful for both students and engineers in PV field. This is an excellent and well written classical textbook as well as reference book for anyone who is interested in PV cells. A must have book for PV engineers.