A general study of a colloidal quantum dot luminescent solar concentrator [electronic resource] / by Jeremy J. Low

Author:: Low, Jeremy J.
Additional Titles:: Colloidal quantum dot luminescent solar concentrator
Published:: [University Park, Pa.] : Pennsylvania State University, 2009.
Physical Description:: 1 electronic document (50 pages)
Additional Creators:: Xu, Jian

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Summary:

A general study on a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) was conducted. A Monte Carlo simulation based on ray tracing model was developed as a mean to get a better understanding and find the optimal values for parameters affecting the device performance. The effects of a few selected parameters were discussed and a feasibility study was conducted as well to probe the potential of implementing LSC to reduce the cost of solar electricity generation. It was discovered that a square LSC is more desirable than a rectangular LSC. Unfortunately, the LSC is still not a feasible idea using the lead selenide (PbSe) quantum dots discussed in this paper.

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PbSe quantum dot; luminescent solar concentator; simulation

Dissertation Note:

M.S. Pennsylvania State University 2009.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Thesis advisor: Jian Xu.

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Library holds archival microfiches negative and service copy. 1 fiche. (Micrographics International, 2009)

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