1) The document discusses a quasi Z-source inverter (qZSI) topology for photovoltaic systems. qZSI can operate as a buck or boost inverter with continuous input current and no need for dead time between switchings. 2) It describes the operating states and simple boost control technique of qZSI using shoot-through pulses to boost the input voltage. Simulation and hardware results validate the voltage boosting and output voltage regulation abilities of qZSI. 3) The experiment aims to understand qZSI operation, simulate and prototype a qZSI circuit, and evaluate performance for applications in photovoltaic energy conversion.