Introduction to Thermoelectricity

• Main Author: Goldsmid, H. Julian. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Springer Series in Materials Science, 121
• Subjects: Physics.; Thermodynamics.; Engineering.; Production of electric energy or power.; Materials.; Condensed Matter Physics.; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Structural Materials.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00716-3

Introduction to Thermoelectricity is the latest work by Professor Julian Goldsmid drawing on his 55 years experience in the field. The theory of the thermoelectric and related phenomena is presented in sufficient detail to enable researchers to understand their observations and develop improved ther...

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Thermoelectric and Related Effects
• 2. Theory of Thermoelectric Refrigeration and Generation
• 3. Thermoelectric Properties of Metals and Semiconductors
• 4. Optimisation and Selection of Semiconductor Thermoelements
• 5. Minimising the Thermal Conductivity
• 6. The Improvement of a Specific Material: Bismuth Telluride
• 7. Methods for the Production of Materials
• 8. Measurement Techniques
• 9. Review of Thermoelectric Materials
• 10. Thermoelectric Modules and their Application
• 11. Transverse Devices
• 12. Properties of Nanostructured Materials
• 13. Thermionic Energy Conversion.