Abstract
We show that superlattice photonic crystals introduce new optical modes that contribute to enhanced absorption, with greatest improvements obtained by combining a superlattice with a randomly textured dielectric incoupler layer. Layers 1-4 microns in thickness, have absorbed currents competitive with conventional thick solar cells.
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