Chen, C. Julian. <br/><br/>
Physics of solar energy / 
C. Julian Chen. 
 - Hoboken, N.J. :  John Wiley & Sons,  c2011. 
 - xxvi, 326 p., [16] p. of plates :  ill. (some col.), col. maps ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> "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. "--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470647806 (acidfree paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011017534 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015780717  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Solar energy.<br/>Energy development.<br/>Solar radiation.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TJ811  / .C54 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>621.47