On Quantum Coherence Effects in Photo and Solar Cells
Quantum Physics
2011-02-03 v2
Abstract
We show that quantum coherence can increase the quantum efficiency of various thermodynamic systems. For example, we can enhance the quantum efficiency for a quantum dot photocell, a laser based solar cell and the photo-Carnot quantum heat engine. Our results are fully consistent with the laws of thermodynamics contrary to comments found in the paper of A.P. Kirk, Phys. Rev. Lett. 106, 048703 (2011).
Cite
@article{arxiv.1012.5321,
title = {On Quantum Coherence Effects in Photo and Solar Cells},
author = {Kimberly Chapin and Konstantin Dorfman and Anatoly Svidzinsky and Marlan Scully},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1012.5321},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
11 pages, 6 figures