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14550167

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According to some aspects, an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising a first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, an absorber in contact with the first layer, a second layer comprising a second semiconductor material, the second layer being in contact with the absorber, and a reflector to reflect at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation passing through the second layer. According to some aspects, a method of forming an apparatus for converting electromagnetic radiation into electric power is provided, comprising forming a reflector on a substrate, forming a first layer in contact with the reflector, the first layer comprising a first semiconductor material, forming an absorber in contact with the first layer, and forming a second layer in contact with the absorber, the second layer comprising a second semiconductor material.

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  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Busse, Franz Acton, US 1 2
Coombs, Jeremy S Foxboro, US 1 2
Diest, Kenneth Alexander Bedford, US 18 37
Hollis, Mark A Concord, US 21 1609
Mills, Jesse H Fitchburg, US 1 2
Wilson, Joshua L Harvest, US 3 22

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