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Accurate measurement of temperature and electrochemical potential of InGaAsP/InP heterostructures: A first indication of hot carriers solar cell operation

  • PSL University
  • Université Européenne de Bretagne

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Abstract

We investigated a semiconductor heterostructure based on InGaAsP multi quantum wells using optical and electrical characterizations. The optical analysis allows us to probe the potential of such a structure in the scope of hot carrier solar cell device. Using different photoluminescence techniques, the quasi Fermi level splitting Δμ and the carrier temperature is estimated as a function of the excitation power. Both values are measured at the quantum wells and at the barrier emission energy. High values of Δμ is found as well as high carrier temperature showing the capability of this structure to work as Hot Carrier Solar cell absorber. Δμ measured in the barrier energy region exceeds the minimum absorption threshold. This fact evidences the potential quantum wells structure to overcome the Schockley Queisser limit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3425-3427
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781479943982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014 - Denver, United States
Duration: 8 Jun 201413 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014

Conference

Conference40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period8/06/1413/06/14

Keywords

  • Characterization
  • Hot Carriers
  • Quasi Fermi level splitting

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