Title :
Laser processing for enhanced photovoltaic performance
Author :
Vineis, Christopher J. ; Levy-Finklshtein, Moran ; Pralle, Martin U. ; Sickler, Jason W. ; Knight, Greg ; Carey, James E.
Author_Institution :
SiOnyx, Inc., Beverly, MA, USA
Abstract :
Ultrafast lasers provide surface-specific interactions with materials, allowing unique modifications of various properties. The benefits of this technology for increased efficiency in a variety of silicon solar cell architectures are discussed.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; high-speed optical techniques; laser materials processing; photovoltaic cells; silicon; solar cells; Si; efficiency; enhanced photovoltaic performance; laser processing; solar cell; surface-specific interactions; ultrafast lasers; Photovoltaic cells; Reflectivity; Silicon; Surface emitting lasers; Surface texture; Surface treatment;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110497
