Module 1 : Introduction to materials
Lecture 9 : Quantum dots
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Solar Cells
Photovoltaic effect:
p-n junction.
Sunlight excites electrons and creates electron-hole pairs.
Electrons concentrate on one side of the cell and holes on the other side.
Connecting the 2 sides creates electricity.