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Is it possible to make a solar cell utilizing a p-n junction at home?

I need to make a physics project based on semiconductors. I found out that p-n junctions are used in solar cells. Can you give me a tutorial(or a link to one) on how to make a small solar cell demonstrating the use of p-n junctions?

Bell labs actually made a kit that had the silicon wafer and most of the chemicals needed.

http://www.porticus.org/bell/belllabs_kits_se.html

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