Thermophotovoltaic energy conversion in submarine nuclear power plants

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. === v ABSTRACT Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells allow for the direct conversion of infrared (IR) radiation to electricity, similar to when traditional solar cells are exposed to visible light. The objective of this thesis is the development of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howard, John N.
Other Authors: Michael, Sherif
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5684