Course manual 2018/2019
Course content
The course is comprised of three main topics:
- Properties of organic and hybrid/perovskite semiconductors - The optical, electrical and structural properties, as well as fabrication and characterisation techniques will be introduced.
- Photovoltaic energy conversion - photovoltaic energy conversion is based on the absorption of light, the separation and transport of charge carriers, the collection of photocurrent. These processes will be discussed in terms of the material properties.
- Current research questions in emerging photovoltaics - charge carrier separation and transport is a unique problem in organic semiconductors. Defects and structural attributes of perovskite materials. Correlations between material properties and solar cell efficiency will be established.
Objectives
The aim of this course is introduce students to the emerging topic of
organic and hybrid photovoltaics. The concepts presented will build on
students’ previous basic knowledge of physics and chemistry and extend
these towards current research questions pertaining to the design and
implementation of organic semiconductors in the field of energy
conversion.
The course is successful if students gain insight into the physical and
chemical principals of energy conversion with emerging materials. The
focus will be placed on relevant questions and issues related to
photovoltaics, semiconductor material processing and design, and the
role of low cost and non-toxic material systems for future energy
applications.
Teaching methods
- Lecture
- Presentation/symposium
- Self-study
- Seminar
Learning activities
Activity | Number of hours |
Zelfstudie | 168 |
Attendance
Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).
In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article 1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.
Assessment
Fraud and plagiarism
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl
Course structure
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Coordinator
Staff