Device For Converting Electromagnetic Radiation Energy Into Electrical Energy And Method Of Manufacturing Such A Device
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1. A device for converting electromagnetic radiation energy into electrical energy, comprising:
- at least a photovoltaic element with a radiation-sensitive surface anda covering layer formed on the radiation-sensitive surface of the photovoltaic element, the covering layer of a material comprising a compound of silicon and nitrogen to which a rare earth element has been added.
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Abstract
Device (10) for converting electromagnetic radiation energy into electrical energy, comprising at least a photovoltaic element (11) with a radiation-sensitive surface, wherein a covering layer (12) of a material comprising a silicon compound, to which a rare earth element has been added, is present on said radiation-sensitive surface, characterized in that the material of the covering layer comprises a compound of silicon and nitrogen. Good results were obtained with a compound such as Sr2Si5N8:Eu.
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1. A device for converting electromagnetic radiation energy into electrical energy, comprising:
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at least a photovoltaic element with a radiation-sensitive surface and a covering layer formed on the radiation-sensitive surface of the photovoltaic element, the covering layer of a material comprising a compound of silicon and nitrogen to which a rare earth element has been added. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of manufacturing a device for converting electromagnetic radiation energy into electrical energy comprising:
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forming a photovoltaic element with a radiation-sensitive surface; forming a covering layer on the radiation-sensitive surface of the photovoltaic element, the material of the covering layer comprising a compound of silicon and nitrogen to which a rare earth is added. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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