NASA NTRS · 19790012111
Silicon Web Process Development
Abstract
Progress in the development of techniques to grow silicon web at 25 wq cm/min output rate is reported. Feasibility of web growth with simultaneous melt replenishment is discussed. Other factors covered include: (1) tests of aftertrimmers to improve web width; (2) evaluation of growth lid designs to raise speed and output rate; (3) tests of melt replenishment hardware; and (4) investigation of directed gas flow systems to control unwanted oxide deposition in the system and to improve convective cooling of the web. Compatibility with sufficient solar cell performance is emphasized.
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
Duncan, C. S., Seidensticker, R. G., Hopkins, R. H., Mchugh, J. P., Hill, F. E., Heimlich, M. E., Driggers, J. M.. 1978-01-01. Silicon Web Process Development. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790012111
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.