Time-reversal asymmetry surpasses conversion efficiency limit for solar cells
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Washington DC (SPX) Jun 02, 2022
Solar energy is a popular candidate for a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. A solar cell, or photovoltaic (PV) cell, converts sunlight directly into electricity. However, the conversion efficiency has not been enough to enable widespread applications of solar cells.
A fundamental limit to the maximum efficiency of PV devices is given by thermodynamic characteristics, namely temperat
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Solar energy is a popular candidate for a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. A solar cell, or photovoltaic (PV) cell, converts sunlight directly into electricity. However, the conversion efficiency has not been enough to enable widespread applications of solar cells.
A fundamental limit to the maximum efficiency of PV devices is given by thermodynamic characteristics, namely temperat