Solar Cells 2e

Author: Lewis M. Fraas, Larry D. Partain
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 10/11/2010
Pages: 648
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780470446331

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2010 pg. 159

About the Author

Lewis M. Fraas, PhD, is the founder and President of JX Crystals Inc. He has spearheaded the development of high-power-density photovoltaic cells and complete concentrating photovoltaic and thermophotovoltaic systems. Dr. Fraas wrote the first paper describing the forty percent-efficient triple-junction concentrator solar cell now entering high-volume production, and his group at Boeing demonstrated the first thirty-five percent-efficient dual-junction cell.

Larry D. Partain, PhD, is Director of Marketing and Advanced Technology, initiating and managing high-risk/high-payoff R&D programs for Varian Medical Systems. A prominent researcher in solar cell and related X-ray imager technology, Dr. Partain recently led efforts to develop high-performance X-ray and flat-panel imaging medical systems, helping to create over $100 million in company sales.