Introduction to thermoelectrics

The main ideas in the theory of thermoelectrics are discussed. We discuss power generation, thermoelectric cooling, transport theory, the Seebeck coefficient, and phonon drag.

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Published in:APL materials Vol. 4; no. 10; pp. 104806 - 104806-8
Main Author: Mahan, G. D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 01-10-2016
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Summary:The main ideas in the theory of thermoelectrics are discussed. We discuss power generation, thermoelectric cooling, transport theory, the Seebeck coefficient, and phonon drag.
ISSN:2166-532X
2166-532X
DOI:10.1063/1.4954055