Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Basic science of energy conversion, Indirect versus direct conversion, Physics of semiconductor junctions for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical conversion of solar energy, Fabrication and evaluation of various solar cells in photovoltaic power generation systems, Technology and physics of thermo-electric generations, Thermoelectric materials and optimization studies, Basic concepts and design considerations of MHD generators, Cycle analysis of MHD systems, Thermionic power conversion and plasma diodes, Thermodynamics and performance of fuel cells and their applications.