Patterned quantum dots for solar cell applications

The theoretical efficiency limit of current solar cell technology, called the Shockley-Queisser limit, is about 30%. Research is underway to overcome this limit using new types of nano-sized solar cells. Quantum dots offer the potential to increase the efficiency of solar cells through carrier multiplication. In this thesis, the theory behind carrier multiplication is discussed along with the fabrication and photoluminescence characterization of patterned quantum dots.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical & Computer Engr

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Young, Jonathan D.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Coleman, James J.

• Quantum dots
• Solar Cells
• Carrier Multiplication

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2011 Jonathan D. Young

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/24408

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/24408