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TPV CELL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Solar Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermophotovoltaic cell
1, record 1, English, thermophotovoltaic%20cell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- TPV cell 2, record 1, English, TPV%20cell
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that concentrates sunlight on a small heat absorber made of metal or other suitable material, heating it to a high temperature. 3, record 1, English, - thermophotovoltaic%20cell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - thermophotovoltaic%20cell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Énergie solaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cellule thermophotovoltaïque
1, record 1, French, cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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