How can I calculate band gap of CZTS thin film from diffuse reflectance (DRS)?

Prashant Ghediya @Prashant_Ghediya

08 August 2013 1 9K Report

band gap of CZTS film

Sergey Marchenko

You could obtain band gap energy from reflectance using Tauc plot for your sample.

Some information about Tauc plot you could see here: http://www2.shimadzu.com/applications/UV/VIS/A428.pdf

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