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Method of modifying transparent conductive oxide film including method of manufacturing photovoltaic device

US5413959A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1993
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52

Abstract

In a method of modifying a transparent conductive oxide film and in a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device, a transparent conductive oxide film is irradiated with an energy beam for increasing the carrier concentration and thereby reducing the resistance of the transparent conductive oxide film.

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