Developing next generation multi junction solar absorbers exploiting THz probes of charge dynamics in quantum dots
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Darren Graham (Training Grant Holder) |
Publications
Cliffe M
(2014)
Generation of longitudinally polarized terahertz pulses with field amplitudes exceeding 2 kV/cm
in Applied Physics Letters
Dunn A
(2016)
Investigating efficiency droop in InGaN/GaN quantum well structures using ultrafast time-resolved terahertz and photoluminescence spectroscopy
in physica status solidi c
| Description | Understanding the physical mechanism(s) responsible for efficiency droop in InGaN/GaN quantum well light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is critical in developing strategies to mitigate its effect and enable the wide-spread adoption of GaN-based LEDs in the illumination market. We have discovered that the saturation of localised hole states may be playing a part in the onset of efficiency droop. |
| Exploitation Route | Development of strategies to mitigate the droop in LED efficiency. |
| Sectors | Energy |
| Description | Project Research and Development scheme |
| Amount | £109,987 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ST/N00308X/1 |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2016 |
| End | 06/2018 |
| Description | National Science and Engineering Week (Manchester) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Type Of Presentation | Workshop Facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Interactive exhibition at the National Science and Engineering Week event held at the University of Manchester, Photovoltaic technology, including light-absorbing colloidal quantum dot materials were demonstrated to school pupils in years 7 through to 9. Dr Darren Graham (PI) participated in the event. Feedback revealed that more students were now considering a future career in science |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015,2016 |
| URL | http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/schoolsandcolleges/secondary/stem/science-and-engineering-... |