Open AccessAn optimum design of one dimensional photonic crystal for solar cell applications
Author(s) -
Karthika Sankar,
Rahna Manoharan,
Safna Saif,
T. Priya Rose
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1219/1/012047
Subject(s) - transfer matrix method (optics) , reflection (computer programming) , photonic crystal , materials science , interference (communication) , solar cell , reflector (photography) , dielectric , coating , optoelectronics , optics , transfer matrix , matlab , matrix method , photonics , computer science , nanotechnology , physics , telecommunications , light source , channel (broadcasting) , computer vision , programming language , operating system
Efficient anti reflection (AR) coatings and back reflectors are crucial components for the better performance of a solar cell. Hence perfect designing of the same is very important. We propose the design of both these structures based on a multilayer dielectric system, a one dimensional photonic crystal, with maximum efficiency on the basis of optical interference transfer matrix theory. Optical parameters were optimized and transmission and reflection spectra were obtained using transfer matrix formulation via a personal computer using MATLAB program. Theoretical analysis has shown that a triple layer AR coating and a DBR based back reflector effectively enhance the efficiency of a solar cell.