Fall 2024 Applied Physics E4130 section 001

SOLAR ENERGY & STORAGE

Call Number 13973
Day & Time
Location
MW 1:10pm-2:25pm
545 Seeley W. Mudd Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Julian Chen
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

SOLAR ENERGY & STORAGE

Lecture series by Julian Chen

Nature of solar radiation as electromagnetic waves and photons. Availability of solar radiation at different times and at various places in the world. Thermodynamics of solar energy. Elements of quantum mechanics for the understanding of solar cells, photosynthesis, and electrochemistry. Theory, design, manufacturing, and installation of solar cells. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and other energy-storage devices. Architecture of buildings to utilize solar energy.

Web Site Vergil
Department Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
Enrollment 25 students (35 max) as of 12:06PM Friday, December 6, 2024
Subject Applied Physics
Number E4130
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, General Studies
Section key 20243APPH4130E001