Harnessing the Sun : A Conversation with Jenny Nelson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burton, Howard.

Series:

Ideas Roadshow Conversations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solar energy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (45 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Harnessing the Sun

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Open Agenda Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Jenny Nelson, Professor of Physics and Head of the Climate Change mitigation team at the Grantham Institute at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Jenny Nelson's academic journey, the conversation examines different solar energy processes, solar energy conversion technology, novel varieties of material for use in solar cells, and the materials used to build and improve photovoltaic, and other renewable, technologies, which convert energy from the sun into electricity.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Making A Difference, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. Howard Burton was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and an MA in philosophy. This book is part of an expanding series of 100+ Ideas Roadshow conversations, each one presenting a wealth of candid insights from a leading expert in a focused yet informal setting to provide a uniquely accessible window into frontline research and scholarship that wouldn't otherwise be encountered through standard lectures and textbooks.

Contents:

Intro

A Note on the Text

Introduction

The Conversation

I. Finding Her Place

II. Solar Energy

III. Materials

IV. Models vs. Labs

V. Real-World Impact

VI. A Brighter Future?

Continuing the Conversation.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781771701440

1771701447

OCLC:

1255239193