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Dielectric back scattering patterns for light trapping in thin-film Si solar cellsVan Lare et al., 2013
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- Van Lare M
- Lenzmann F
- Polman A
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- Optics Express
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We experimentally compare the light trapping efficiency of dielectric and metallic backscattering patterns in thin-film a-Si: H solar cells. We compare devices with randomly patterned Ag back contacts that are covered with either flat or patterned aluminum-doped …
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