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THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC CELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Solar Energy
DEF

A device that concentrates sunlight on a small heat absorber made of metal or other suitable material, heating it to a high temperature.

OBS

The secondary thermal radiation reemitted by the absorber is used as the energy source for a photovoltaic cell. The cell is chosen for maximum efficiency at the wavelength of the secondary radiation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Dispositif qui concentre la lumière solaire sur un petit absorbeur de chaleur composé de métal ou de tout autre matériau adéquat, le portant à haute température.

OBS

Le rayonnement thermique secondaire réémis par l'absorbeur est capté par la source d'énergie et transmis à une cellule photovoltaïque choisie pour obtenir un rendement énergétique élevé à la longueur d'onde du rayonnement thermique secondaire.

Spanish

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