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Prerequisites Prerequisites: General physics PHYS C1401x, C1402y, C1403x, C1601x, and C1602y, freshman mathematics including ordinary differential equations MATH V1201 and MATH V1202, MATH E1210. Familiarity in thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, solid-state
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Lect: 3. Nature of solar radiation as electromagnetic waves and photons. Availability of solar radiation at different times and at various places in the world. Thermodynamics of solar energy. Elements of quantum mechanics for the understanding of solar cells, photosynthesis, and electrochemistry. Theory, design, manufacturing, and installation of solar cells. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and other energy-storage devices. Architecture of buildings to utilize solar energy
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