Enhanced Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon Thin Films Using Embedded Silicon Nanocrystals
Author | : Curtis Michael Anderson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0549839356 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780549839354 |
Rating | : 4/5 (354 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Enhanced Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon Thin Films Using Embedded Silicon Nanocrystals by : Curtis Michael Anderson
Download or read book Enhanced Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon Thin Films Using Embedded Silicon Nanocrystals written by Curtis Michael Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis is concerned with the production of silicon thin films for photovoltaic applications. Much research has been carried out to find a stable, more efficient alternative to amorphous silicon, resulting in a number of various amorphous/crystalline mixed-phase film structures with properties superior to amorphous silicon. This thesis work details a completely new approach to mixed-phase film deposition, focusing on the fast crystallization of these films.