What is the (n,k) value of hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide?

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Start date Jul 14, 2016
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The discussion centers on the need for the (n,k) values of hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC:H) for simulations of silicon solar cells using AMPS 1D software. The original poster mentions that Google provides a vast number of hits on the topic but does not find specific values. Participants emphasize the importance of accurate (n,k) data for effective modeling and simulation. The conversation highlights the challenges in sourcing reliable optical constants for a-SiC:H. Accurate (n,k) values are crucial for optimizing solar cell performance.

Jul 14, 2016

universelle_fati

Hello,
I'm working on simulation of hydrogenated amorphous and microcristalline silicon solar cells.
The software I use is AMPS 1D
So, I need (n,k) of hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC

)
Thank you

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Jul 15, 2016

Tom.G

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(Google is sometimes your friend.) 166 000 hits.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=(n,k)+of+hydrogenated+amorphous+silicon+carbide

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