Broadband mirrors with >99% reflectivity for ultra-efficient thermophotovoltaic power conversion

Z. Omair; S. M. Hooten; E. Yablonovitch

doi:10.1117/12.2588738

12 April 2021 Broadband mirrors with >99% reflectivity for thermophotovoltaic power conversion

Z. Omair, S. M. Hooten, E. Yablonovitch

Proceedings Volume 11722, Energy Harvesting and Storage: Materials, Devices, and Applications XI; 1172208 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2588738
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

Thermophotovoltaic power conversion relies on a highly reflective mirror to reduce parasitic power consumption and increase power conversion efficiency. Here, we show the designs of broadband thermophotovoltaic mirrors, that can achieve >99% reflectivity, over 3-octaves of bandwidth.

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Z. Omair, S. M. Hooten, and E. Yablonovitch "Broadband mirrors with >99% reflectivity for thermophotovoltaic power conversion", Proc. SPIE 11722, Energy Harvesting and Storage: Materials, Devices, and Applications XI, 1172208 (12 April 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2588738

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