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Fundamental limit of light trapping in grating structures

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arxiv 1006.4331 v1 pith:BASBRED5 submitted 2010-06-22 physics.optics

classification physics.optics
keywords limitgratingenhancementstructuresfundamentalgratingslight-trappingabsorption
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We use a rigorous electromagnetic approach to analyze the fundamental limit of light-trapping enhancement in grating structures. This limit can exceed the bulk limit of 4n^2, but has significant angular dependency. We explicitly show that 2D gratings provide more enhancement than 1D gratings. We also show the effects of the grating profile's symmetry on the absorption enhancement limit. Numerical simulations are applied to support the theory. Our findings provide general guidance for the design of grating structures for light-trapping solar cells.

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