Catchpole, KyliePolman, Albert2010-07-162010-12-202010-07-162010-12-20Optics Express 16.26 (2008): 21793-218001094-4087http://hdl.handle.net/10440/1045http://digitalcollections.anu.edu.au/handle/10440/1045The scattering from metal nanoparticles near their localized plasmon resonance is a promising way of increasing the light absorption in thin-film solar cells. Enhancements in photocurrent have been observed for a wide range of semiconductors and solar cell configurations. We review experimental and theoretical progress that has been made in recent years, describe the basic mechanisms at work, and provide an outlook on future prospects in this area.8 pages"OSA will grant the authors permission to deposit the publisher’s pdf from their Optics Express articles into the repository with the proper citation (reference number or journal /volume/page/year citation)." - from email received from Authorized Agent, The Optical Society, 27/05/10solar energysurface plasmonsphotovoltaic2008-12-1710.1364/OE.16.0217932015-12-09