200 Years of Thermoelectricity (eBook)

An Historical Journey Through the Science and Technology of Thermoelectric Materials (1821-2021)

Lukyan Anatychuk, Alexander Burkov, Julian Goldsmid, Yuri Grin, Kunihito Koumoto, Dario Narducci, George S. Nolas (Herausgeber)

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2024 | 1. Auflage
XV, 336 Seiten
Springer-Verlag
978-3-031-22108-8 (ISBN)

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This book is a comprehensive collection of the most influential papers on thermoelectricity published in the last two centuries. Starting with the pioneering work of Volta, Seebeck, and Peltier on thermoelectric phenomena, it takes the reader through a historical journey of articles and books that have shaped the field of thermoelectricity, covering topics ranging from fundamental physics to novel materials. The book is annotated by a team of distinguished researchers from around the world and includes English translations of the earliest research reports on thermoelectricity, many of which have never been made available before. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the scientific evolution of this groundbreaking discipline. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a newcomer to the field, this book is an invaluable resource for understanding the rich history and current state of thermoelectricity research.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.10.2024
• Reihe/Serie: Springer Series in Materials Science
• Zusatzinfo: XV, 336 p. 167 illus., 65 illus. in color.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Heat Harvesting • History of Science • Low-Dimensional Thermoelectric Materials • Nanostructured alloys • One-Dimensional Conductors • Organic semiconductors • Peltier Effect • Quantum Dot Thermoelectric Materials • Seebeck effect • Semiconducting Clathrates • Silicon Nanowires • Thermoelectric Cooling and Power Generation • Thermoelectric FIgure of Merit • Thermoelectric materials
• ISBN-10: 3-031-22108-7 / 3031221087
• ISBN-13: 978-3-031-22108-8 / 9783031221088