Title :
Detailed Characterization of the Radiation Response of Multijunction Solar Cells Using Electroluminescence Measurements
Author :
Hoheisel, Raymond ; Scheiman, David ; Messenger, Scott ; Jenkins, Phillip ; Walters, Robert
Author_Institution :
George Washington Univ., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The response of triple-junction solar cells to proton and electron irradiation is analyzed using electroluminescence (EL) measurements. This analysis allows the dark current of each individual subjunction to be determined providing insight into the radiation response mechanisms.
Keywords :
electroluminescence; electron beam effects; proton effects; solar cells; dark current; electroluminescence measurements; electron irradiation; multijunction solar cells; proton irradiation; radiation response; radiation response mechanisms; triple-junction solar cells; Current-voltage characteristics; Electroluminescence; III-V semiconductor materials; Photovoltaic cells; Radiation effects; Current-voltage characteristics; Electroluminescence; III-V semiconductor materials; Photovoltaic cells; Radiation effects;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2015.2498838
