Harnessing the Sun: A Conversation with Jenny Nelson

Description

This book is based on an in-depth 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: Finding Her Place - The wanderings of a socially-conscious physicist Solar Energy - The big picture Materials - An array of different possibilities Models vs. Labs - An intriguing balance Real-World Impact - Getting from here to there A Brighter Future? - Hopefully About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series (100 books): Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. Howard Burton holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.