Solar Energy

3 credits

Solar energy conversion approaches from the three main types: photosynthesis, photovoltaics, and solar thermal. Semiconductor properties; molecular and semiconductor photophysical processes; power conversion efficiencies. Literature discussions on recent topics in solar energy conversion. Credit will be granted for only one of CHEM 474 or CHEM 574. [3-0-0] Pre-requisite: CHEM 201. CHEM 304 is recommended.