Beginning with the general model for transport, we mathematically derive
expressions for the four thermoelectric transport coefficients:
- (i) Electrical conductivity,
(ii) Seebeck coefficient (or "thermopower"),
(iii) Peltier coefficient,
(iv) Electronic heat conductivity.
The relationship between the coefficients (e.g. the Kelvin relation
and the Weidemann-Franz Law).
Outline:
- Introduction
- Driving forces for current flow
- Charge current
- Heatcurrent
- Discussion
- Summary
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