Shockley-Queisser limit

proper noun

The maximum theoretical efficiency of a solar cell using a single p-n junction to collect power from the cell.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Shockley-Queisser limit
  1. natural sciencesThe maximum theoretical efficiency of a solar cell using a single p-n junction to collect power from the cell.

Origin

First calculated by William Shockley and Hans-Joachim Queisser at Shockley Semiconductor in 1961.

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