TY - BOOK AU - Chen,C.Julian ED - ebrary, Inc. TI - Physics of solar energy AV - TJ811 .C54 2011eb U1 - 621.47 23 PY - 2011/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Solar energy KW - Energy development KW - Solar radiation KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Electronic reproduction; Palo Alto, Calif.; ebrary; 2011; Available via World Wide Web; Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries N2 - "This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human society--solar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have a firm understanding of the basic science of solar energy and its use. The subject matter of this text is designed to give the reader this solid footing, which will be the basis of research and the development of new solar engineering technologies. Homework problems and exercises to reinforce the contents along with a solutions manual for instructors"-- UR - http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio9444829 ER -