Nanophysics of Solar and Renewable Energy
By Edward L. Wolf.
Description
This easy accessible textbook provides an overview of solar to electric energy conversion, followed by a detailed look at one aspect, namely photovoltaics, including the underlying principles and fabrication methods. Ed Wolf, an experienced author and teacher, reviews such green technologies as solar-heated-steam power, hydrogen, and thermoelectric generation, as well as nuclear fusion. Throughout the book, carefully chosen, up-to-date examples are used to illustrate important concepts and research tools.The opening chapters give a broad and exhaustive survey of long term energy resources, ...
ISBN(s)
3527410465, 9783527410460
