Abstract
We theoretically introduce a Si-based photovoltaic absorber with different grating profiles, which demonstrates a desirable enhancement of light absorption in the near-infrared region by increasing the degree of the grating’s profile function. The mechanisms of light absorption enhancement originate from the synergetic effect of optical waveguide modes, light scattering, and Fabry–Perot resonances. Moreover, numerical results indicate that the convex grating structure is more conducive to the excitation of optical waveguide modes compared with the concave grating structure. The research findings can be utilized to guide the design of thin-film solar cells based on grating structures.
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