Reducing the transmission loss for below-gap photons is a straightforward way to break the
limit of the energy-conversion efficiency of solar cells (SCs). The up-conversion of below …

Abstract This Topical Review discusses insights into the physical mechanisms of
nanostructure solar cell operation as provided by numerical device simulation using a state …

The properties of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are investigated by means
of a multiphysical Vcsel Electro-opto-thermal NUmerical Simulator (VENUS). VENUS …

The operation of quantum dot lasers epitaxially grown on silicon is investigated through a
quantum-corrected Poisson-drift-diffusion model. This in-house developed simulation …

We investigate the effect of do** on quantum dot (QD) solar cells by analysing their
behavior in terms of photovoltaic characteristic, external quantum efficiency, and …

We report thin-film InAs/GaAs quantum dot (QD) solar cells with n− i− p+ deep junction
structure and planar back reflector fabricated by epitaxial lift-off (ELO) of full 3-in wafers …

In this paper, charge transport in quantum dot (QD) thin films is modeled by considering trap-
state assisted tunneling among the QD thin films. Multiple parameters associated with traps …

In this work, we report on the competition between two-step two photon absorption, carrier
recombination, and escape in the photocurrent generation mechanisms of high quality …

The design of electrically driven quantum dot devices for quantum optical applications asks
for modeling approaches combining classical device physics with quantum mechanics. We …

The fabrication and characterization of an infrared photodetector based on GaAs droplet
epitaxy quantum dots embedded in Al 0.3 Ga 0.7 As barrier is reported. The high control …