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Diamond gammavoltaic cell

US11984524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2022
Grant dateMay 14, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/122
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein is a diamond gammavoltaic cell comprising: a diamond body having a diamond body surface including first and second opposing surfaces; a low-barrier electrical contact formed on the first surface; and a high-barrier electrical contact formed on the second surface, wherein the diamond body surface that is not in contact with either the low-barrier electrical contact or the high-barrier electrical contact is at least partially surface transfer doped to provide a p-type surface.

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