Graded band gap multi-junction solar energy cell

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1977-12-21

1980-06-03

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Thermoelectric

Radiation pyrometer

136 89SJ, 357 30, 357 88, 148175, H01L 3106

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042060028

ABSTRACT:
The specification discloses a solar cell having a graded band gap and a plurality of alternately active and inactive p-n junctions. The cell has a gradually changing monocrystalline structure of IIIA-VA compounds. The graded band gaps of the cell are the result of the gradually changing chemical composition of the cell's monocrystalline structure. The junctions are produced by conventional doping techniques.

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