NASA NTRS · 19820018460
Material and processing needs for silicon solar cells in space
Abstract
The technical concerns of NASA in the area of space grade solar cells are summarized. Solar power needs are projected through 1987. The degradation of solar cell performance due to the effects of radiation on impurities and crystal defects and the improved performance of float zone silicon are illustrated. The reduction of oxygen and carbon in float zone silicon allows for much faster low temperature annealing of the defects. The effects of improved crystal purity on cell performance are summarized.
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Brandhorst, H. W., Jr.. 1981-09-01. Material and processing needs for silicon solar cells in space. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820018460
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