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HU Credits:
3
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
physics
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof Amir Saar
Coordinator Office Hours:
Tuesday 10-12
Teaching Staff:
Prof Amir Saar
Course/Module description:
Principles of solar energy conversion and the physics of photovoltaics (PV). Groups and materials used for PV. Solar systems
Course/Module aims:
Understanding the principles of operation of cells in photovoltaic and solar energy conversion.
Knowledge of the materials used in the manufacture of PV cells
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Solar energy and energy conversion techniques
Fundamentals of semiconductor physics and photovoltaic (PV) cells
Generation-recombination in semiconductors
p-n junctions in equilibrium & under illumination
metal-semiconductor & electro-chemical junctions
Solar cells: Si, GaAs amorphous Si, thin film cells and more
Methods to increase cell's efficiency
Solar systems & modules; basic engineering concepts
Attendance requirements(%):
70
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
lecture
Course/Module Content:
Solar energy and energy conversion techniques
Fundamentals of semiconductor physics and photovoltaic (PV) cells
Generation-recombination in semiconductors
p-n junctions in equilibrium & under illumination
metal-semiconductor & electro-chemical junctions
Solar cells: Si, GaAs amorphous Si, thin film cells and more
Methods to increase cell's efficiency
Solar systems & modules; basic engineering concepts
Required Reading:
J. Nelson, "The physics of solar cells" (imperial college, 2003)
P. Wurfel, "physics of solar cells" (Wiley-VCH, 2013)
S. J. Fonash, "Solar cell device physics (AP, 2010).
Additional Reading Material:
Reviews and articles will be provided during the course
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 20 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 80 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
none
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