Abstract
We propose a multijunction configuration for an electroluminescent cooling system, incorporating multiple semiconductor layers with different band gaps. Through theoretical analysis focusing on cooling power density and coefficient of performance, we show that increasing the number of semiconductor layers results in an enhanced performance of electroluminescent cooling. We highlight the reduction of operating voltage as a pivotal factor contributing to this improvement. Furthermore, we show that the enhancement can persist in the presence of nonradiative recombination. Our work indicates the potential of multijunction configurations in advancing the capabilities of electroluminescent cooling.
Published by the American Physical Society
2024
Funder
U.S. Department of Energy
Department of Energy Photonics at Thermodynamic Limits Energy Frontier Research Center
Publisher
American Physical Society (APS)