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Characterization of silicon photovoltaic wafers using polarized infrared imaging

Lin, 2015

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Lin T
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Photovoltaic (PV) solar industry uses low-cost material processing methods to produce silicon wafer-based solar cells. Thermal process can introduce crystal defects and residual stress in a PV wafer, which can impact the electrical performance and mechanical reliability …
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