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@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ \section{Transfer Matrix Equations}
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\end{pmatrix}
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\end{equation}
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where $\theta_l$ is the refraction angle into the $l^{th}$ layer that satisfies Snell's
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la: $\theta_l = {\rm arcsin}(n_1/n_l \: {\rm sin}(\theta_1))$.
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law~\cite{Yeh}: $\theta_l = {\rm arcsin}(n_1/n_l \: {\rm sin}(\theta_1))$.
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From the elements of the Transfer Matrix, the reflection and transmission amplitudes
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can be computed as follows:
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T = t t^* \: \frac{n_L \: {\rm cos}(\theta_L)}{n_1 \: {\rm cos}(\theta_1)}
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where $r^*$ and $t^*$ are the complex conjugates of $r$ and $t$, respectively.
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The Absorptivity and Emissivity of a structure can be computed as
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The absorptivity and emissivity of a structure can be computed as
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\begin{equation}
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A \equiv \epsilon = 1 - R - T,
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\end{equation}
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where $A$ indicates the Absorptivity and $\epsilon$ is the emissivity, which are taken
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where $A$ indicates the absorptivity and $\epsilon$ is the emissivity, which are taken
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to be equivalent by Kirchoff's theorem.
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The Thermal Emission of a given structure is simply the emissivity multiplied
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evaluation of the emissivity function when angular dependence is neglected.
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With the Transfer Matrix Equations in hand, and their relation to the thermal
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emission of a multi-layer structure established, we will now provide a brief overvie of the
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emission of a multi-layer structure established, we will now provide a brief overview of the
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central equations used for the figures of merit for the various applications wptherml
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can be used for.
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The explicit angle dependence is always included for the total absorbed power in the absorber efficiency
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calculation, and by the user's option, can be included in all other STPV figures of merit by performing
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the integration over the full angle-dependent thernal emission as defined in Eq. (14). As in the
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the integration over the full angle-dependent thermal emission as defined in Eq. (14). As in the
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total absorbed power, the explicit angle dependence of the p- and s-polarized emissivities must be accounted
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for in explicit integration over $\theta$; the range of $\theta$ will be from $0$ to $2\pi$ for all applications
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except the total absorbed solar power, where the $\theta$ range depends upon the solar concentration as discussed above.

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