The effect of temperature gradients on current flow and how
electrical currents produce heat currents are discussed. Coupled equations for the
electric and heat currents are then presented, and applications to
electronic cooling and the generation of electrical power from thermal gradients
briefly discussed. In this lecture, we use a physical approach and try
to keep the mathematics to a minimum.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Currentflow
- Heatflow
- Coupled flows
- Thermoelectric devices
- Discussion
- Summary
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