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Photovoltaic conversion of laser power to electrical powerPhotovoltaic laser to electric converters are attractive for use with a space-based laser power station. This paper presents the results of modeling studies for a silicon vertical junction converter used with a Nd laser. A computer code was developed for the model and this code was used to conduct a parametric study for a Si vertical junction converter consisting of one p-n junction irradiated with a Nd laser. These calculations predict an efficiency over 50 percent for an optimized converter.
Document ID
19860023404
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Walker, G. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Heinbockel, J. H. (Old Dominion Univ. Norfolk, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1986
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-89041
NAS 1.15:89041
Accession Number
86N32876
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-41-41-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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