Abstract
Recently discovered novel effects that occur when light interacts with metallic structures around its own wavelength offer a range of interesting possibilities for photovoltaics. Excitation of nanoscale metallic structures leads to oscillation of the conduction electrons, known as surface plasmons. The possible uses for surface plasmons in photovoltaics include improved absorption of light for very thin films, improved light emission for thermophotovoltaics and thermophotonics, and enhancement of the efficiency of frequency conversion materials. In this work the potential for surface plasmons to improve photovoltaic conversion efficiency is discussed and a simple technique for the fabrication of metallic nanostructures is demonstrated.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion |
| Subtitle of host publication | Joint Conference of 13th PV Science & Engineering Conference, 30th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, 18th European PV Solar Energy Conference |
| Editors | Kosuke Kurokawa, Lawrence L. Kazmerski, Bernard McNelis, Masafumi Yamaguchi, Christopher Wronski, Wim. C. Sinke |
| Place of Publication | Japan |
| Publisher | WCPEC-3 Organizing Committee |
| Pages | 2714-2717 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | C |
| ISBN (Print) | 499018162X, 9784990181604 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (3rd : 2003) - Osaka, Japan Duration: 11 May 2003 → 18 May 2003 Conference number: 3rd |
Conference
| Conference | World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (3rd : 2003) |
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| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Osaka |
| Period | 11/05/03 → 18/05/03 |