Ph.D. Course Work Examination Jan/Feb-2018
Physics Paper III and Paper IV
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT IN PHYSICS SOLAR CELLS AND SUPER CAPACITOR
Day Date: Friday, 19-01-2018
Max. Marks: 100
Time: 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Q.1

Define semiconductor? Explain the basic semiconductor concepts of N and P type.
10

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Photovoltaic effect
Spectral response inside solar cells
Internal photon conversion efficiency (IPCE)
Q.2

Write basic concept, working and materials of metal-semiconductor solar cells.
10

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10
Limitations of silicon solar cells
Advantages of solid state solar cells
Applications of Gallium arsenide (GaAs) material
Q.3

Mechanisms of thin film chemical vapor deposition method and give its applications
10

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10
Single junction solar cells
Recent developments in solar cells
Applications of solar cells
Q.4

Explain different types of super capacitors? Differences between capacitors and super capacitors.
10

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10
Advantages electrochemical double layer
Fabrication of super capacitors and processing
Polymer based super capacitors
Q.5

Discuss cathodic and anodic electrode materials, their preparation and applications.
10

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10
Applications of super capacitors
Electrochemical double layer super capacitor
Stability studies