College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134609034
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 27P

Solar cells are given antireflection coatings to maximize their efficiency. Consider a silicon solar cell (n = 3.50) coated with a layer of silicon dioxide (n = 1.45). What is the minimum coating thickness that will minimize the reflection at the wavelength of 700 nm, where solar cells are most efficient?

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Solar cells are given antireflection coatings to maximize their efficiency. Consider a silicon solar cell (n = 3.50) coated with a layer of silicon dioxide (n = 1.45). What is the minimum coating thickness that will minimize the reflection at the wavelength of 700 nm, where solar cells are most efficient?
Solar cells are given antireflection coatings to maximize their efficiency. Consider a silicon solar cell (= 3.50) coated with a layer of silicon dioxide (n = 1.45). What is the minimum coating thickness that will minimize the reflection at the wavelength of 700 nm, where solar cells are most efficient?
Solar cells are often coated with a transparent, thin film of silicon monoxide (n = 1.45) to minimize reflective losses from the surface. Suppose a silicon solar cell (n= 3.5) is coated with a thin film of silicon monoxide. Determine the minimum film thickness that produces the least reflection at a wavelength of 550 nm. ANS = 94.8 nm 180° phase change 180° phase change Air n = 1 SiO n = 1.45 Si n = 3.5 (a) Thomen ghe bdaten

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