Abstract
We analyze the absorption of solar radiation by dense silicon nanowire arrays, which are being considered for use in solar cells. Though it is known that these structures absorb sunlight much more efficiently than bulk silicon, the mechanism is complicated and not understood. Using a novel, semi-analytic model, we show that the enhanced absorption can be attributed to a few modes of the array, which couple well to incident light, overlap well with the silicon, and exhibit strong Fabry-Pérot resonances. For some frequencies the absorption is further enhanced by slow light effects.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim 2011 |
Publisher | OSA - The Optical Society |
Pages | 1136-1138 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780977565771 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim - Sydney Duration: 28 Aug 2011 → 1 Sep 2011 |
Conference
Conference | International Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim |
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City | Sydney |
Period | 28/08/11 → 1/09/11 |