| Photovoltaic and Photoactive Materials: Properties, Technology and Applications Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Marshall, Joseph M. (Editor), Dimova-Malinovska, Doriana (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402008244 ISBN-13: 9781402008245 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: This book contains contributions by highly experienced scientists and industrialists, and is structured to cover important aspects of the field, from the underlying principles through to detailed considerations of commercial viability, exploitation and EC funding support. Also included is a selection of shorter articles, describing various aspects of current research and development activities. The book will be of considerable interest and value to those already pursuing or considering careers in the field of photovoltaic and photoactive materials, devices and systems. It is also a valuable source of information for those interested in related aspects of the field, such as the science and technology of thin film materials and devices. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - Electronic Materials - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable - Technology & Engineering | Electrical |
| Dewey: 621.312 |
| Series: NATO Science Series II: |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.36" W x 9.4" (1.25 lbs) 353 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The primary objective of this NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) was to present an up-to-date overview of various current areas of interest in the field of photovoltaic and related photoactive materials. This is a wide-ranging subject area, of significant commercial and environmental interest, and involves major contributions from the disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials, electrical and instrumentation engineering, commercial realisation etc. Therefore, we sought to adopt an inter- disciplinary approach, bringing together recognised experts in the various fields while retaining a level of treatment accessible to those active in specific individual areas of research and development. The lecture programme commenced with overviews of the present relevance and historical development of the subject area, plus an introduction to various underlying physical principles of importance to the materials and devices to be addressed in later lectures. Building upon this, the ASI then progressed to more detailed aspects of the subject area. We were also fortunately able to obtain a contribution from Thierry Langlois d'Estaintot of the European Commission Directorate, describing present and future EC support for activities in this field. In addition, poster sessions were held throughout the meeting, to allow participants to present and discuss their current activities. These were supported by what proved to be very effective feedback sessions (special thanks to Martin Stutzmann), prior to which groups of participants enthusiastically met (often in the bar) to identify and agree topics of common interest. |
