Kelly Potter

Interests

Research

Linear and Non-Linear Response of Optical and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices to Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation.

Teaching

Optics, Optical Materials, Solid-State Optics and Electronics, Solar and Renewable Energy, and Electromagnetics.

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Books

• Potter, K. S. (2013). Technology and Application of Photovoltaic Systems, Solutions Manual. self, copyright 2013.

Journals/Publications

• Lai, T., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2020). Electroluminescence image analysis of a photovoltaic module under accelerated lifecycle testing. Appl. Optics, 59(22), pp. G225-G233, 2020.
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  T. Lai, B.G. Potter, K. Simmons-Potter, “Electroluminescence image analysis of a photovoltaic module under accelerated lifecycle testing,” Appl Opt., vol. 59, no. 22, pp. G225-G233, 2020. PubMed PMID:32749337.
• Manson, J. J., Simmons-Potter, K., Horton, R., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2019). Accelerated aging effects on sample components. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 37(1), pp. 143-149.
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  S. J. Manson, K. Simmons-Potter, R. Horton, and B.G. Potter, Jr., “Accelerated aging effects on sample components,” J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 143-149, 2019.
• Simmons-Potter, K., Potter, B. G., Fisher, J., & Terry, D. (2020). Effect of Low Dose-Rate Gamma Irradiation on Materials for Optical Components and Substrates. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 39(1), 5 pages.
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  K. Simmons-Potter, B.G. Potter, Jr., J. Fisher, and D. Terry, “Effect of Low Dose-Rate Gamma Irradiation on Materials for Optical Components and Substrates,” J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 92-100, January 2020
• Huang, W., Bringuier, S., Paul, J., Simmons-Potter, K., Muralidharan, K., & Potter Jr, ,. (2017). An atomistic assessment of the impact of flaw orientation on the elastic and failure behavior of single-crystal Si nanometre-thick slabs. Philosophical Magazine, 97(27), 2425--2436.
• Fox, B. P., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2015). Low Dose-Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 33(1), 15 pages.
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  B. P. Fox and K. Simmons-Potter, “Low Dose-Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers,” J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., vol. 33, no. 1-E, pp. 31-43, 2015.
• Huang, W., DeValle, S. A., KanaKana, J. B., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2015). Integration of CdTe–ZnO nanocomposite thin films into photovoltaic devices. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 137, 86–92.
• Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2014). Combined-environment reliability/degradation testing of large-scale electronic, optical and optoelectronic systems. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 33(1), 9 pages.
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  K. Simmons-Potter and B. G. Potter, Jr., “Combined-environment reliability/degradation testing of large-scale electronic, optical and optoelectronic systems,” Journal of Radiation Effects Research and Engineering, vol. 33, no. 1-E, pp. 22-30, 2015.
• Fox, B. P., Simmons-Potter, K., Kliner, D. A., & Moore, S. W. (2013). Effect of low-earth orbit space on radiation-induced absorption in rare-earth-doped optical fibers. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 378, 79--88.
• Fox, B. P., Simmons-Potter, K., Kliner, D. A., & Moore, S. W. (2013). Examination of the Effect of Low-Earth Orbit Radiation on Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers Flown on MISSE-7. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 31(1), 1-12.
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  Outstanding paper award
• Simmons-Potter, K. (2013). Strategies for Developing Gamma-Radiation Hardened Optical Materials. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 31(1), 223-230.
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  Invited journal paper
• Glebov, B. L., Simmons-Potter, K., Fox, B. P., & Meister, D. C. (2012). Improved Hardness of Single-Crystal Nd:YAG to Ionizing Radiation via Co-Doping with Cr3+. Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on, 59(3), 612--618.

Proceedings Publications

• Chief, K., Arnold, R., Curley, A., Hoover, J., Karanikola, V., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2021, May). Addressing food-energy-water insecurities of the Navajo Nation through university-community collaboration. In Wicked Water Problems. Water Resources IMPACT Magazine, 23(1), 31-33.
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  Chief, K., R. Arnold, A. Curley, J. Hoover, M. Kacira, V. Karanikola, K. Simmons-Potter, and E. Tellman. “Addressing food-energy-water insecurities of the Navajo Nation through university-community collaboration.” InMegdal, S. and L. Beutler (ed.) Wicked Water Problems. Water Resources IMPACT Magazine, vol. 23(1), pp. 31-33, 2021. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/167753/32/
• Fox, B. P., & Potter, K. (2018, Sept.). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In 2018 18th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS).
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  B. P. Fox and K. Simmons-Potter, “Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers,” IEEE Transactions, 2018 18th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS), Paper Id: 214713 (“45761/214713”), (8 pages), 2020.
• Fox, B. P., & Potter, K. (2020, August). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In WIE Symposium.
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  B. P. Fox and K. Simmons-Potter, “Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers,” IEEE Transactions, 2018 18th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS), Paper Id: 214713 (“45761/214713”), (8 pages), 2020.
• Dzurick, M., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2019). Enhanced Photovoltaic Power Model Fidelity Using On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input. In 2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC).
• Fox, B. P., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2018, Jun.). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In Proc. 45th Photovoltaic Spec. Conf (PVSC), 5 pages.
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  B. P. Fox and K. Simmons-Potter, “Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers,” IEEE Transactions, 2018 18th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS), Paper Id: 214713 (“45761/214713”), (8 pages), 2019.
• Chief, K., Arnold, R. G., Colombi, B., Fields, J., Kacira, M., Litson, B., Ogden, K., Ratcliff, E., Shirley, V., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2018). Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty (Indige-FEWSS): Developing a new training track for students working in indigenous communities. In AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.
• Potter, B. G., Simmons-Potter, K., & Holmgren, W. F. (2018). Broad-Time-Horizon Solar Power Prediction and PV Performance Degradation Research at the University of Arizona. In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC)(A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC \& 34th EU PVSEC).
• Bennett, W. E., Fishgold, A. D., Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Data acquisition and PV module power production in upgraded TEP/AzRISE solar test yard. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
• Elwood, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Comparison of modeled and experimental PV array temperature profiles for accurate interpretation of module performance and degradation. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
• Lai, T., Potter Jr, ,., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Comparison of efficiency degradation in polycrystalline-Si and CdTe thin-film PV modules via accelerated lifecycle testing. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
• Lai, T., Ramirez, C., Potter Jr, ,., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Image analysis of PV module electroluminescence. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
• Bennett, W., Fishgold, A., Lai, T., Elwood, T., Potter Jr, ,. B., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016). Modification and upgrade of AzRISE/TEP solar photovoltaic test yard. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, 9938.
• Bennett, W., Fishgold, A., Lai, T., Elwood, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). Modification and Upgrade of AzRISE/TEP Solar Photovoltaic Test Yard. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, 9938, 99380S-1 – 99380S-7.
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  Proc. SPIE vol. 9938, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, pp. 99380Q-1 - 99380Q-8, 2016
• Elwood, T., Bennett, W., Lai, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016). In-situ comparison of thermal measurement technologies for interpretation of PV module temperature de-rating effects. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, 9938.
• Elwood, T., Bennett, W., Lai, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). In-situ comparison of thermal measurement technologies for interpretation of PV module temperature de-rating effects. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference.
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  Proc. SPIE vol. 9938, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, pp. 99380Q-1 - 99380Q-8, 2016
• Lai, T., Potter Jr, ,., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016). Analysis of twelve-month degradation in three polycrystalline photovoltaic modules. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, 9938.
• Huang, W., Bringuier, S., Paul, J., Potter, K., Muralidharan, K., & Potter, B. G. (2015, September/Fall). Experimental and computational investigation of microcrack behavior under combined environments in monocrystalline Si. In SPIE Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII, 9563, 956308-1--956308-13.
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  Proc. SPIE vol. 9563, SPIE Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII, pp. 956308-1 - 956308-13, 2015.
• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Brooks, A., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2015, September/Fall). Environmental aging in polycrystalline-Si photovoltaic modules: comparison of chamber-based accelerated degradation studies with field-test data. In SPIE Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII, 9563, 956309-1 - 956309-8.
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  T. Lai, R. Biggie, A. Brooks, B. G. Potter and K. Simmons-Potter, “Environmental aging in polycrystalline-Si photovoltaic modules: comparison of chamber-based accelerated degradation studies with field-test data,” Proc. SPIE, vol. 9563, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII, pp. 956309-1 - 956309-8, 2015.
• Fox, B., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2014, May). CDose Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers,. In Hardened Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, 34, 4 pages.
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  B. P. Fox and K. Simmons-Potter, “Dose Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers,” Proc. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, vol. 34, (4 pages), 2014.
• Huang, H., Fortuno, Z., Li, M., Liu, J., Liao, H., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, B. G. (2014, August). Combined-environment influence on microcrack evolution in mono-crystalline silicon. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VII, 9179, 91790U-1 - 91790U-12.
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  W.-J. Huang, Z. D. Fortuno, M. Li, J. Liu, H. Liao, K. Simmons-Potter and B. G. Potter, Jr., "Combined-environment influence on microcrack evolution in mono-crystalline silicon,” Proc. SPIE, vol. 9179, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VII, pp. 91790U-1 - 91790U-12, 2014.
• Devalle, S., Kana, J. B., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, B. (2013). Simulation of photovoltaic performance in a thin film, hybrid heterojunction incorporating a nanoscale semiconductor spectral sensitizer. In SPIE Solar Energy+ Technology, 882405--882405.
• Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2013, May). Accelerated Degradation Testing of Large-Scale Electronic, Optical and Electromechanical Systems. In Hardened Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, 33, 4 pages.

Presentations

• Chief, M., Boyer, K., & Potter, K. (2020, Aug.). In-situ testing of organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules to examine modes of degradation in an arid-hot climate. SPIE Optics and Photonics, Digital ForumSPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy.
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  M. Chief, K. Boyer, and K. Simmons-Potter, “In-situ testing of organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules to examine modes of degradation in an arid-hot climate” Proc. SPIE 11474, Organic, Hybrid, and Perovskite Photovoltaics XXI, 114741O (8 pages), 21 August 2020; https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568685.
• Lai, T., Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2019, November). On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input for Improved PV Power Prediction. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona.
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  T. Lai, M.R. Dzurick, B.G. Potter, Jr., W.F. Holmgren, and K. Simmons-Potter, “On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input for Improved PV Power Prediction,” Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC), Oracle, AZ, Nov. 13-15, 2019.
• Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2020, June). Electroluminescence Analysis of PV Module under Accelerated Lifecycle Testing. Washington, D.C. and Digital Forum. Washington, D.C: Am. Solar Energy Soc. (ASES).
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  T. Lai, B.G. Potter, Jr., and K. Simmons-Potter, “Electroluminescence Analysis of PV Module under Accelerated Lifecycle Testing,” Am. Solar Energy Soc. (ASES), Washington, D.C. and Digital Forum, June 23-36, 2020.
• Chief, K., Arnold, R. G., Potter, K., & Kacira, M. (2019, June). Water Purification Unit Demonstration and Information. Community Outreach Event. Tsaile, AZ: Diné College Land Grant Office and University of Arizona Indige-FEWSS NRT Program.
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  Chief, K., R. Arnold, K. Simmons-Potter, and M. Kacira. 2019. Water Purification Unit Demonstration and Information. Diné College Land Grant Office and University of Arizona Indige-FEWSS NRT Program Community Outreach Event, June 7, 2016, Tsaile, AZ.
• Chief, M., Gonzalez, M., Neztsosie, B., Hickenbottom, K., Duncan, C., Chief, K., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). Indige-FEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty- Program Overview and Research Spotlight. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona: AzSEC.
• Chief, M., Gonzalez, M., Neztsosie, B., Hickenbottom, K., Duncan, C., Chief, K., & Potter, K. (2019, Sept..). Indige-FEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty- Program Overview and Research Spotlight. NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Chicago, IL: National Science Foundation.
• Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgrem, W. F., & Potter, K. (2019, Feb.). Effect of location-specific weather information and PV degradation on power prediction using NREL PVWatts. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop. Denver, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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  Meritorious Paper Award
• Lai, T., Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input for Improved PV Power Prediction. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona: AzSEC.
• Potter, K. (2019, March). Energy and Sustainability Educational and Research Initiatives. ECEDHA Annual Meeting. Tucson, AZ: Elect. and Comp. Eng. Dept. Head’s Association.
• Potter, K., Potter, B. G., Fisher, J., & Terry, D. (2019, April). Effect of Low Dose-Rate Gamma Irradiation on Optical Filter and Substrate Materials. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM. San Diego, CA,: HEART.
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  6. K. Simmons-Potter, B.G. Potter, Jr., J. Fisher, and D. Terry, “Effect of Low Dose-Rate GammaIrradiation on Optical Filter and Substrate Materials,” Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, San Diego, CA,April 8-12, 2019
• Williberg, F., Potter, E. S., Watkinson, G., Odegaard, N., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). Considering the degradation of polypropylene products for use with collections. Western Association for Art Conservation Annual Mtg. Los Angeles, CA: Western Association for Art Conservation.
• Chief, K., Ogden, K. L., Ratcliffe, E. L., Colombi, B. J., Shirley, V., Arnold, R. G., Potter, K., & Litson, B. (2018, May). IndigeFEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty. NSF INFEWS PI workshop. Washington, DC: National Science Foundation.
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  12. K. Chief, K. Ogden, E. L. Ratcliff, M. Kacira, B. J. Colombi, V. Shirley, R. Arnold, K. Simmons-Potter, B. Litson, “IndigeFEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty,” NSF INFEWS PI workshop, Washington, D.C., May 16-19, 2018.
• Manson, S. J., Potter, K., Horton, R., & Potter, B. G. (2018, April). Accelerated aging effects on sample components,. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, Tucson, AZ, April 16–20, 2018.. Tucson, AZ: HEART.
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  S. J. Manson, K. Simmons-Potter, R. Horton, and B.G. Potter, Jr., “Accelerated aging effects on sample components,” Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, Tucson, AZ, April 16–20, 2018.
• Potter, K. (2018, April). UA PV Reliability Research. AISES Conference, Food, Energy, Water Sustainability Symposium. Tucson, AZ: AISES.
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  13. K. Simmons-Potter, “UA PV Reliability Research,” Invited Speaker, AISES Conference, Food, Energy, Water Sustainability Symposium, Tucson, AZ, April 13-14, 2018
• Potter, K. (2018, March). AzRISE PV and BOS Reilability Research. Southwest Regional Energy Workshop. Tucson, AZ: Southwest Regional Energy Workshop.
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  K. Simmons-Potter, “AzRISE PV and BOS Reilability Research,” Southwest Regional Energy Workshop, Tucson, AZ, March 14, 2018.
• Potter, K. (2018, Sept.). Food, Energy, Water Sustainability for Indigenous Peoples: Impacts on local communities. WIE Symposium. Gothenburg, Sweden: IEEE RADECS.
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  Keynote Speaker
• Ellwood, T., & Potter, K. (2017, Aug.). Comparison of modeled and experimental PV array temperature profiles for accurate interpretation of module performance and degradation. SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy. San Diego, CA: SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy.
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  T. Elwood and K. Simmons-Potter, “Comparison of modeled and experimental PV array temperature profiles for accurate interpretation of module performance and degradation,” SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy, San Diego, CA, August 6 -10, 2017.
• Huang, H. J., Bringuler, S., Paul, J., Potter, K., & Potter, B. G. (2017, Apr.). Si Microcrack Evolution under Combined Environments: An Experimental and Computational Study. Mat. Res. Soc.. Phoenix, AZ: Mat. Res. Soc..
• Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2017, Aug.). “Comparison of Efficiency Degradation in Polycrystalline-Si and CdTe Thin-Film PV Modules via Accelerated Lifecycle Testing. SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy. San Diego, CA: SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy.
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  T. Lai, B. G. Potter, Jr. and K. Simmons-Potter, “Comparison of Efficiency Degradation in Polycrystalline-Si and CdTe Thin-Film PV Modules via Accelerated Lifecycle Testing,” SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy, San Diego, CA, August 6 -10, 2017.
• Rameriz, C., Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2017, Aug.). Image analysis of PV module electroluminescence. SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy. San Diego, CA: SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy.
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  C. Ramirez, T. Lai, B. G. Potter, Jr. and K. Simmons-Potter, “Image analysis of PV module electroluminescence,” SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy, San Diego, CA, August 6 -10, 2017.
• Rameriz, C., Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2017, Oct.). Electroluminescence of Aged PV Modules. AzSEC Conference. Phoenix, AZ: AzSEC.
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• Bennett, W., Fishgold, A., Lai, T., Elwood, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). Modification and Upgrade of AzRISE/TEP Solar Photovoltaic Test Yard. SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, August 28-September 1, 2016. San Diego, CA: SPIE.
• Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). Analysis of twelve-month degradation in three polycrystalline photovoltaic modules. SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, August 28-September 1, 2016. San Diego, CA: SPIE.
• Huang, W., Bringuier, S., Paul, J., Potter, K., Muralidharan, K., & Potter, B. G. (2015, April/Spring). Microcrack behavior under combined environments in monocrystalline Si. AzSEC Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
• Huang, W., Bringuier, S., Potter, B. G., Muralidharan, K., & Potter, K. (2015, September/Fall). Experimental and computational investigation of microcrack behavior under combined environments in monocrystalline Si. SPIE Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII. San Diego, California: spie.
• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Brooks, A., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2015, August). Environmental aging in polycrystalline-Si photovoltaic modules: comparison of chamber-based accelerated degradation studies with field-test data. SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy. San Diego, California: SPIE.
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• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Potter, B. G., Huang, W., & Potter, K. (2015, April/Spring). Chamber-Based Accelerated Lifecycle Testing of Photovoltaic Modules. AzSEC Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
• Potter, K. (2015, April). Space-Radiation-Hardened Optical Materials. Coe College Physics, Colloquium Lecture, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• Biggie, R., Lai, T., Huang, W., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2014, Aug.). Comparison of environmental degradation in Hanwha 295 W and SunPower 320 W photovoltaic modules via accelerated lifecycle testing. Soc. Photo-Opt. Inst. Eng. (SPIE) Meeting, August 17-22, 2014. San Diego, CA.
• Huang, W., Fortuno, Z., Li, M., Liu, J., Liao, H., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2014, Aug.). Combined-environment influence on microcrack evolution in mono-crystalline silicon. Soc. Photo-Opt. Inst. Eng. (SPIE) Meeting, August 17-22, 2014.. San Diego, CA.
• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Huang, W., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2014, May). Environmental performance and degradation of Si-based photovoltaic cells and modules. American Ceramic Society (ACerS), Glass and Optical Materials Division/German DGG Meeting. Aachen, Germany.
• Simmons-Potter, K., & Fox, B. P. (2014, Mar.). Dose Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, March 17–21, 2014.. Huntsville, AL.
• Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2014, Mar.). Combined-environment reliability testing of large-scale electronic, optical and optoelectronic systems. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, March 17–21, 2014.. Huntsville, AL.
• DeValle, S. A., Huang, W., Beal, R., Kana-Kana, J. B., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2013, Sept.). Photovoltaic performance in a thin film, hybrid heterojunction incorporating a nanoscale semiconductor spectral sensitizer. SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, September 22-26, 2013.. San Diego, CA.
• DeValle, S., Huang, W., Beal, R., Kana-Kana, J. B., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2013, June). Integration of Semiconductor Nanocomposite Sensitizers into Thin Film Photovoltaic Devices. 10th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology, in San Diego, CA, June 3-7, 2013. San Diego, CA,.
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• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Huang, W., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2013, Nov.). Accelerated Lifecycle Testing of Commercial Photovoltaic Modules: In-situ Assessment of Time and Temperature Effects on Performance. Atlas-NIST Workshop on PV Materials Durability, November 13-14, 2013.. Gaithersburg, MD.
• Lai, T., Biggie, R., Huang, W., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2013, Sept). Accelerated Environmental Aging Effects and In-Situ Functional Testing of Commercial Photovoltaic Modules. SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, September 22-26, 2013.. San Diego, CA.
• Simmons-Potter, K., & Fox, B. P. (2013, June). Impact of Color Centers on Radiation Hardening of Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers. 10th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology, June 3-7, 2013.. San Diego, CA,.
• Fox, B., Simmons-Potter, K., Kliner, D., & Moore, S. (2012, March). Examination of the effect of Low-Earth Orbit Radiation on Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers Flown on MISSE-7. Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Conference (HEART), March 12-16, 2012.. Monterey, CA,.
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  Outstanding Presentation Award
• Potter, Jr., B. G., Simmons-Potter, K., & DeValle, S. (2012, Oct.). Nanostructured semiconductor-transparent conductive oxide composites for photovoltaic energy conversion. Materials Science and Technology, October 7-11, 2012.. Pittsburgh, PA.
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  Invited talk
• Simmons-Potter, K. (2012, March). Strategies for Developing Gamma-Radiation Hardened Optical Materials. Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Conference (HEART), March 12-16, 2012. Monterey, CA.
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• Simmons-Potter, K. (2012, Oct.). Optical Response of Laser Materials in High Radiation Environments. Materials Science and Technology, October 7-11, 2012.. Pittsburgh, PA,.
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• Simmons-Potter, K., & Fox, B. (2012, Oct.). Space Radiation Effects on Er-doped, Yb-doped and Yb/Er Co-doped Silicate Optical Fibers. Materials Science and Technology, October 7-11, 2012.. Pittsburgh, PA.

Others

• Fox, B., & Potter, K. (2018, May). Report "Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers". Sandia National Laboratories Technical Report, SAND2018-4681C (Unlimited Release).