Quantum Dot Parameters Determination From Quantum-Efficiency Measurements

The energy spectrum of the confined states of a quantum dot intermediate band (IB) solar cell is calculated with a simplified model. Two peaks are usually visible at the lowest energy side of the subbandgap quantum-efficiency spectrum in these solar cells. They can be attributed to photon absorption between well-defined states. As a consequence, the horizontal size of the quantum dots can be determined, and the conduction (valence) band offset is also determined if the valence (conduction) offset is known.

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