Seventh Workshop on the Role of Impurities and Defects in Silicon Device Processing: Extended Abstracts and Papers from the Workshop, 11-13 August 1997; Vail, Colorado

The theme of this workshop is 'R&D Issues for Crystalline Silicon to Support GW/yr Goal by the Year 2010.' This workshop provides a forum for an informal exchange of informtion between researchers in the photovoltaic and non-photovoltaic fields on various aspects of impurities and defects in silicon, their dynamics during device processing, and their application in defect engineering. Thisinteraction helps establish a knowledge base that can be used for improving device fabrication processes to enhance solar-cell performance and reduce cell costs. It also provides an excellent opportunity for researchers from industry and universities to recognize mutual needs for future joint research. The workshop format features invited review presentations, panel discussions, and two postersessions. The poster sessions create an opportunity for both university and industrial researchers to present their latest results and provide a natural forum for extended discussions and technical exchanges.