METHODS OF TREATING A SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER

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15057230

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Methods for treating a semiconductor layer including a semiconductor material are presented. A method includes contacting at least a portion of the semiconductor material with a passivating agent. The method further includes forming a first region in the semiconductor layer by introducing a dopant into the semiconductor material; and forming a chalcogen-rich region. The method further includes forming a second region in the semiconductor layer, the second region including a dopant, wherein an average atomic concentration of the dopant in the second region is greater than an average atomic concentration of the dopant in the first region. Photovoltaic devices are also presented.

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FIRST SOLAR INC350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET 6TH FLOOR TEMPE AS 85288

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cao, Hongbo Cohoes, US 18 103
Clark, Laura Anne Brighton, US 7 35
Feldman-Peabody, Scott Daniel Golden, US 66 189
Foust, Donald Franklin Glenville, US 38 525
Garber, Robert Andrew Denver, US 4 21
Metzger, Wyatt Keith Louisville, US 9 29
Shan, Yinghui Cohoes, US 7 324
Shuba, Roman Albany, US 13 86

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