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how do P-N junctions work and why it's used in solar cells (sh.itjust.works)
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I understand the behavior of it in circuits, I just don't know how it achieves that behavior.

Also I'm curious of it's application in the manufacturing of solar cells since my focus is in energy.

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[โ€“] 5 points 2 months ago

A photocell is just a reverse transistor where the base is sunlight hitting the p instead of a small current.

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