Exploring photovoltaic effect through simple experiments

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Teresa Seixas (Author) FCUP; M. A. Salgueiro da Silva (Author) FCUP; Salomão Francisco (Author) FCUP; Bento Cavadas (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Physics Education

Vol. 58

Initial page: 065017

ISSN: 0031-9120

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

Indexing

Scopus - 2 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-2AF

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/acf5be

Abstract (EN): This work describes a laboratory practice centred around the demonstration of the photovoltaic effect and its application for renewable energy production. Several experiments are proposed to allow students to investigate how a PV cell works and how irradiance, load resistance, temperature, and light trapping mechanisms can affect its performance. Additionally, students can be introduced to the quantum nature of light and how it relates to the behaviour of semiconductor devices, by exploring how the incident light colour affects power output. © 2023 IOP Publishing Ltd.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific