Screen LibraryNanophysics of solar and renewable energy
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Wiley-VCH,
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| Publisher Address: | Weinheim |
| Publication Dates: | c2012. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Physics textbook |
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| Carrier Form: | xiv, 258 p.: ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9783527410521 (hbk.) 352741052X (hbk.) 9783527410460 (pbk.) 3527410465 (pbk.) |
| Index Number: | TM914 |
| CLC: | TM914 |
| Call Number: | TM914/W853 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-250) and index. 1. A survey of long-term energy resources -- 2. Physics of nuclear fusion : the source of all solar-related energy -- 3. Atoms, molecules, and semiconductor devices -- 4. Terrestrial approaches to fusion energy -- 5. Introduction to solar energy conversion -- 6. Solar cells based on single PN junctions -- 7. Multifunction and energy concentrating solar cells -- 8. Third-generation concepts, survey of efficiency -- 9. Cells for hydrogen generation; aspects of hydrogen storage -- 10. Large-scale fabrication, learning curves, and economics including storage -- 11. Prospects for solar and renewa This easy accessible textbook provides an overview of solar to electric energy conversion, followed by a detailed look at one aspect, namely photovoltaics, including the underlying principles and fabrication methods. The author, an experienced author and teacher, reviews such green technologies as solar-heated-steam power, hydrogen, and thermoelectric generation, as well as nuclear fusion. Throughout the book, carefully chosen, up-to-date examples are used to illustrate important concepts and research tools. The opening chapters give a broad and exhaustive survey of long term energy resource |