11222 - Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11222
Module Title:Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research
  Photovoltaik: Grundlagen, Stand der Technik und PV-Materialforschung
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • apl. Prof. Dr. sc. nat. Kittler, Martin
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students have obtained an introduction into photovoltaics, including the basics of the fundamental principles of operation and fabrication of solar cells. Furthermore, current photovoltaic technology trends and materials research towards new concepts have been discussed. Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Contents:
  1. Insolation: Energy sources for photovoltaics
  2. Crash course in semiconductor physics:
      (a) Absorption     
      (b) Electrons and holes in semiconductors
      (c) Generation, transport and recombination of charge carriers     
      (d) p-n junction under illumination
  3. Photovoltaic technologies (Si-wafer  based vs. Thin-Film PV)
  4. Solar cell materials
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Fundamental knowlegde in physics and engineering (e.g. a bachelor's degree program in physics)
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Copies of viewgraphs will be made available.

Suggested literature:
  • A.L.Fahrenbruch, R.H.Bube, "Fundamentals of Solar Cells", Academic Press, New York - London 1983
  • H.J.Möller, "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
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written examination (90 min.)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Elektrotechnik / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Maschinenbau / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Power Engineering / keine PO
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complex  „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Photovoltaics: Basics, State of the Art and Solar Cell Materials Research
  • Accompanying exercise
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment