Experimental and Simulation Tools for Thin-Film Solar Cells

Carmen M. Ruiz (1) , David Duché (1) , Judikaël Le Rouzo (1)

1 IM2NP - Institut des Matériaux, de Microélectronique et des Nanosciences de Provence

This Spotlight describes the methods used for the optical characterization and design of thin-film solar cells. A description of the cells under study (CdTe, CIGS, CZTS, Perovskite, and organic) is given, followed by coupling experimental and simulation studies in order to improve solar cell performances. A detailed discussion on specific optical tools (ellipsometry, photoluminescence and photoreflectance) is included, and a link between materials and measurements is made by studying the relevant physical principles. Finally, a numerical model is provided that can be used to design the structure of a thin-film solar cell.

Domaines: Micro et nanotechnologies/Microélectronique

Carmen M. Ruiz, David Duché, Judikaël Le Rouzo. Experimental and Simulation Tools for Thin-Film Solar Cells. SPIE. SPIE Press, 2016, 9781510603660. ⟨10.1117/3.2244890⟩. ⟨hal-01452598⟩