Analysis of quantum coherent semiconductor quantum dot p-i-n junction photovoltaic cells.

doi:10.1103/PHYSREVLETT.106.048703

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indicates that the power conversion efficiency of a semiconducting p-i-n junction photovoltaic cell with an intrinsic region consisting of quantum dots can be increased by using quantum coherence to break detailed balance.

Paper

Analysis of quantum coherent semiconductor quantum dot p-i-n junction photovoltaic cells.

Citations: 13

2011

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Abstract

A recent hypothesis [M. O. Scully, Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 207701 (2010).] indicates that the power conversion efficiency of a semiconducting p-i-n junction photovoltaic cell with an intrinsic region consisting of quantum dots can be increased by using quantum coherence to break detailed balance. The limitations of this hypothesis are shown here.

Authors

A. Kirk

Journal

Physical review letters

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