Introduction to Thermoelectricity

By H. Julian Goldsmid

Book Overview

The Thermoelectric and Related Effects.- Theory of Thermoelectric Refrigeration and Generation.- Thermoelectric Properties of Metals and Semiconductors.- Optimisation and Selection of Semiconductor Thermoelements.- Minimising the Thermal Conductivity.- The Improvement of a Specific Material #x2013; Bismuth Telluride.- Methods for the Production of Materials.- Measurement Techniques.- Review of Thermoelectric Materials.- Thermoelectric Modules and Their Application.- Transverse Devices.- Properties of Nanostructured Materials.- Thermionic Energy Conversion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642260926
• ISBN13: 9783642260926
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"