ABSTRACT
In previous chapters we dealt with the development of 1-D and 2-D optical models for simulations of thin-film photovoltaic devices. In this chapter we present six case studies of application of the 1-D optical modeling and simulations, investigating different optical concepts and related effects in thin-film
5.3.4 Effects of Optical and Electrical Improvements in TripleJunction Silicon Solar Cells 193
5.4 The Role of Antireflective Coatings in Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells 201
5.4.1 The Principle of Antireflective Coatings 201
5.4.2 The Effect of Antireflective Coatings in Thin-Film Solar Cells 203
5.5 The Design and Application of OneDimensional Photonic Crystals for Thin-Film Solar Cells 208
5.5.1 The Basic Structure and Physics 208
5.5.2 One-Dimensional PhotonicCrystal Structure as an Intermediate Reflector 209
5.5.3 Photonic-Crystal Structure as a Back Reflector 211
5.6 Simulation of Dielectric Back Reflectors-White Paint 214
5.6.1 Composition of White Paint and Results of Optical Characterization 215
5.6.2 Modeling of White Paint Films 216
5.6.3 Simulation and Optimization of Optical Properties of White Paint Films 219
5.6.4 Simulation of Solar Cells with White Paint Films 223
References 225
solar cells. The presented concepts aim to enhance light absorption in absorber layers and minimize optical losses in the supporting layers, leading to improved conversion efficiencies of solar cells.
