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Simulation and optimization of 1-D periodic dielectric nanostructures for light-trapping

Wang et al., 2012

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14130987349028025731
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Wang P
Menon R
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Optics Express

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Light-trapping is essential to improve the performance of thin-film solar cells. In this paper, we perform a parametric optimization of 1-D square and sinusoidal grating structures that act as nanophotonic scatterers to increase light absorption in ultra-thin (10nm) solar cells. Our …
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