Title :
Theory and Simulation of Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
Author :
Kanai, Yosuke ; Neaton, Jeffrey B. ; Grossman, Jeffrey C.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Berkeley, CA, USA
Abstract :
Quantum mechanical electronic structure calculations are playing an ever-expanding role in advancing nanotechnology as well as in advancing our understanding and design of new functional materials. Recent research utilizing quantum mechanical electronic structure calculations is helping to improve upon our understanding of existing nanomaterials-and predict new nanomaterials-for photovoltaic applications.
Keywords :
nanostructured materials; photovoltaic effects; physics computing; quantum theory; high performance computing; nanostructured materials; nanotechnology; photovoltaic applications; quantum mechanical electronic structure; Costs; Equations; Laboratories; Nanostructured materials; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Quantum mechanics; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Supercomputers; Quantum mechanical; electronic structure calculations; nanoscience and nanotechnology; optoelectronics; photovoltaics; solar cells;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2010.50
