Light-trapping by wave interference in intermediate-thickness silicon solar cells: reply

We identify and discuss incorrect assertions, misrepresentations, and various speculations, presented in the Comment [Opt. Express3337499202510.1364/OE.546086] about our numerical calculations and related experimental measurements. A typographical error in our original manuscript has also been identified. We provide specific evidence that only very low relative intensities of trapped light remain in the photonic crystal, without absorption, at the time of our numerical FDTD convergence plateau. We delineate the extent of MAPD overestimation in the 1100 nm to 1200 nm wavelength range with our own direct comparison of COMSOL FEM and FDTD calculations. We also discuss sources of variance between experimental EQE and absorbance, and calculated absorption spectra.