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This work presents the influence of geometrical parameters on the absorption efficiency (Qabs), external quantum efficiencies (EQEs), and short-circuit current (JSC), and the efficiency of InGaP cylindrical core–shell nanowire (NW) solar cells with a circular cross-section was investigated. Numerical results obtained through finite-difference time-domain simulation showed that NW diameters ranging from 100 to 200 nm affected the absorption efficiency of the solar cells and leading to higher short-circuit current densities. The results enhance the efficiency of the solar cell that can be controlled by tuning the physical dimensions of InGaP NWs.
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Abed, F.A. Investigation the absorption efficiency of InGaP nanowire solar cells. J Opt 51, 161–164 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12596-021-00761-4
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