Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, Geologi, dan Geofisika (GeoScienceEd Journal)
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): November (In Press)

The Hydrogen Atom Model as a Conceptual Bridge: Photon–Electron Interaction in Perovskite Solar Cells and Its Implications for Physics Education

Nia Three Manurung (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Resta Ulis Muslimah (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Michell Butarbutar (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Hamdi Akhsan (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Melly Ariska (Universitas Sriwijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2026

Abstract

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) exemplify the application of quantum principles in renewable energy technologies, with their operation rooted in photon–electron interactions analogous to the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom. To date, no systematic critical review has explicitly mapped this conceptual continuity for pedagogical purposes. This systematic review (n=14) employs qualitative thematic synthesis to (1) describe how the hydrogen atom model informs electron excitation in perovskites, (2) synthesize recent literature on energy transitions, and (3) analyze its relevance to physics education. Findings demonstrate that the quantized energy transition principle extends from atomic systems to solid-state band structures, establishing a novel conceptual bridge that simplifies complex quantum phenomena for secondary learners. Despite differences in scale and exciton binding energy, the conceptual continuity provides a powerful analogy for teaching quantum mechanics. Integrating PSCs into STEM or project-based learning offers an authentic context to enhance quantum literacy, linking foundational theory with real-world innovation. This approach aligns with modern curricula such as Indonesia’s Merdeka Curriculum, particularly in themes of Critical Reasoning and Global Diversity.

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Journal Info

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GeoScienceEdu

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemistry Education Physics

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Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, Geologi dan Geofisika (GeoScienceEd Journal): |e-ISSN: 2723-2913, p-ISSN: 2723-2905| diterbitkan 2 (dua) kali dalam setahun (Peride Juni dan Desember) dan dimulai pada bulan Juni 2020 oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika FKIP Universitas Mataram. Artikel dapat diterima ...