Introduction to Thermoelectricity
This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of thermoelectric energy conversion. It covers both theory and practice. The book is timely as it refers to the many improvements that have come about in the last few years through the use of nanost
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H. Julian Goldsmid
Introduction to Thermoelectricity Second Edition
Springer Series in Materials Science Volume 121
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H. Julian Goldsmid
Introduction to Thermoelectricity Second Edition
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H. Julian Goldsmid University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW Australia
ISSN 0933-033X ISSN 2196-2812 (electronic) Springer Series in Materials Science ISBN 978-3-662-49255-0 ISBN 978-3-662-49256-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-49256-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016932332 © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010, 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer-Verlag GmbH Berlin Heidelberg
Preface to the Second Edition
Since the first edition of this book was written there has been a great amount of research on thermoelectric energy conversion, particularly on the development of new materials for use in generators. The number of papers in the field seems to be growing at an ever-increasing rate. A search of the literature shows that there are perhaps a hundred new papers each month that relate to the topic of thermoelectricity. I have attempted to incorporate
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