The Ubiquitous Dipole: A New Paradigm for Solar Energy Conversion

Professor Anupam MadhukarMork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science,
University of Southern CaliforniaAbstract
The quantum mechanics and economics of the conversion of solar light to energy in naturally occurring entities (plants and organisms) or
man-made solar cells do not as yet provide efficient and affordable power. In this talk I shall provide an exposition of the fundamental light-induced processes in biotic and abiotic matter, approaches to current photovoltaic solar cells, and discuss a new physical mechanism which may provide a viable means.

Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Petra Pearce Sapir