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Optical properties of intrinsic silicon at 300 K
Martin A. Green,Mark J. Keevers +1 more
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An updated tabulation of the optical properties of intrinsic silicon relevant to solar cell calculations is presented in this article, where the absorption coeficient, refractive index and extinction co-efficient at 300 K are tabulated over the 0.25-1.45 μm wavelength range at 0.01 μm intervals.Abstract:
An updated tabulation is presented of the optical properties of intrinsic silicon relevant to solar cell calculations. the absorption coeficient, refractive index and extinction coeficient at 300 K are tabulated over the 0.25-1.45 μm wavelength range at 0.01 μm intervals.read more
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Self-consistent optical parameters of intrinsic silicon at 300 K including temperature coefficients
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