Advanced thermophotovoltaic cells modeling, optimized for use in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGS) for Mars and deep space missions

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. === Thermophotovoltaic cells are a good candidate for use in high efficiency radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) power devices for deep space missions. This thesis examines the use of Silvaco Virtual Wafer Fabrication Software as a tool...

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Main Author: Davenport, Bradley P.
Other Authors: Michael, Sherif
Format: Others
Published: Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1170