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Photovoltaic cells

Scope note

Use for devices in which electromagnetic radiation is generated by a potential at a junction between two types of material, upon absorption of radiant energy.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260465

Broader Terms used

<electrical system components>

Narrower Terms used

solar cells

Term used for

cells, photovoltaic

Equivalent Terms used

photovoltaic cell

Created

13yrs ago

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