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Indium Phosphide Solar Cells for Laser Power Beaming Applications
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Lasers can be used to transmit power to photovoltaic cells. Solar cell efficiencies are enhanced significantly under monochromatic light, and therefore a laser beam of proper wavelength could be a very effective source of illumination for a solar array operating at very high efficiencies. This work reviews the modeling studies made on indium phosphide solar cells for such an application. These cells are known to be very radiation resistant and have a potential for high efficiency. Effects of cell series resistance, laser intensity, and temperature on cell performance have been discussed.
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Jain, R. and Landis, G., "Indium Phosphide Solar Cells for Laser Power Beaming Applications," SAE Technical Paper 929121, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/929121.Also In
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