Power generation by thermally assisted electroluminescence: like optical cooling, but different

Benjamin D. Buckner; Bauke Heeg

doi:10.1117/12.763971

11 February 2008 Power generation by thermally assisted electroluminescence: like optical cooling, but different

Benjamin D. Buckner, Bauke Heeg

Proceedings Volume 6907, Laser Refrigeration of Solids; 69070I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763971
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Thermally assisted electro-luminescence may provide a means to convert heat into electricity. In this process, radiation from a hot light-emitting diode (LED) is converted to electricity by a photovoltaic (PV) cell, which is termed thermophotonics. Novel analytical solutions to the equations governing such a system show that this system combines physical characteristics of thermophotovoltaics (TPV) and the inverse process of laser cooling. The flexibility of having both adjustable bias and load parameters may allow an optimized power generation system based on this concept to exceed the power throughput and efficiency of TPV systems. Such devices could function as efficient solar thermal, waste heat, and fuel-based generators.

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Benjamin D. Buckner and Bauke Heeg "Power generation by thermally assisted electroluminescence: like optical cooling, but different", Proc. SPIE 6907, Laser Refrigeration of Solids, 69070I (11 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763971

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