11400 - Solar Energy Materials Research & Solar Cells Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11400 - module is no longer offered from SS 2020
Module Title:Solar Energy Materials Research & Solar Cells
  Materialforschung für die Solarenergie & Solarzellen
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Seibold, Götz
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Compared to module 11222 "Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research", students will get a more detailed introduction into photovoltaics including current photovoltaics technology trends and materials research approaches towards new concepts. In hands-on lab tutorials they will learn how to characterize the optical properties of solar energy materials and the electrical performance of solar cell devices.
Contents:
  1. Thin-film photovoltaics
  2. Optical properties of solar energy materials
  3. I(V) characteristics of solar cell devices
  4. Quantum efficiency of solar cell devices
  5. "Third generation" photovoltaics
  6. Photovoltaics manufacturing technologies
  7. Advanced characterization methods for photovoltaics materials research
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Fundamental knowledge in physics and engineering
  • Good knowledge of the content of module 11222 : Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • A. L. Fahrenbruch, R .H. Bube, "Fundamentals of Solar Cells", Academic Press, New York - London 1983
  • H. J. Müller, "Semiconductors of Solar Cells", Artech House, Boston - London 1993
  • S. M. Sze, Chapter 14 in "Physics of Semiconductor Devices", John Wiley & Sons, New York 1981
  • M. Bär, L. Weinhardt, and C. Heske, Advanced Characterization Techniques for Thin Film Solar Cells, edited by D. Abou-Ras, T. Kirchartz, and U. Rau (Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH & Co KGaA, ISBN: 978-3-527-41003-3), Chap. 15.
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Oral examination (30-45 minutes)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:This module will be taught as a block course in the semester break at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH in Berlin. Number of participants is limited to 10 students.
  • Study programme Physics M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module fin complex „Experimental/Applied Physics“.
Module Components:Lecture "Solar energy materials research & solar cells"
Accompanying laboratory
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 04.12.2019
  • without Follow-up Module/s