Features of the Absorption Module
- Layer-specific absorbances
- Spectral penetration of external illumination
- Optics of arbitrary combination of coherent and incoherent multi-layers
- Surface roughness
- User-defined illumination spectrum
- User-defined illumination intensity
- Photon absorption rate profile
- Energy flux calculation with electric field squared amplitude and phase
- Layer-specific maximum photocurrent
- Layer-specific light-incoupling efficiency
- Passive optics characteristics (reflectance, transmittance, absorbance spectra)
- Polarization optics
Absorption
Through the calculation of the layer-specific absorbances, examine the critical parameters that affect the short-circuit current of your solar cell.
The optical model implemented in setfos' absorption module is based on a modified transfer matrix formalism that allows to calculate the photon flux across any optical stack. Arbitrary sequences of coherent and incoherent layers are therefore computed correctly to get all quantities inherent to optical coatings and solar cells.
With setfos, maximize the absorption of a single layer, optimize the thickness combination in your stack, adjust and match the short-circuit currents of your tandem solar cell and much more!
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