Microstructures on silicon surface produced by a powerful light pulse to enhance solar cell efficiency
https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7746.2025.4.777-785
Abstract
The effects of implanting As+ , Mn+ , In+ ions and pulsed light annealing on the formation of recrystallized relief periodic microstructures from the molten phase on the surface of a silicon (Si) plate for their potential application in solar energy conversion was studied.
Supporting agencies: This study was carried out as part of the state assignment “Fundamentals of molecular design, physicochemical analysis of structure and functional properties of new intelligent systems and materials for modern high-tech technologies in biomedicine, catalysis, energy, and nano- and optoelectronics” (headed by A.A. Karasik and S.M. Khantimerov; state registration no. 122011800132-5 in the Integrated National Information System Database).
About the Author
B. F. Farrakhov
Zavoisky Physical-Technical Institute, FRC Kazan Scientific
Center, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Bulat F. Farrakhov, Junior Researcher
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Farrakhov B.F. Microstructures on silicon surface produced by a powerful light pulse to enhance solar cell efficiency. Uchenye Zapiski Kazanskogo Universiteta. Seriya Fiziko-Matematicheskie Nauki. 2025;167(4):777-785. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7746.2025.4.777-785
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