Senior Theses
Publication Date
5-2018
Document Type
Thesis (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Department
Physics
Faculty Advisor(s)
Jennifer Heath (Thesis Advisor)
Tianbao Xie & Michael Crosser (Committee Members)
Subject Categories
Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Manufacturing | Materials Science and Engineering | Physics | Semiconductor and Optical Materials
Abstract
The field of thermoelectrics has many applications, and more are found in everyday systems. From its current studies, it is apparent that improving the figure of merit zT (which defines a good thermoelectric material) is important in the effectiveness of power generation. Another important part of thermoelectrics is the duality of these devices. They can both move heat and generate power, depending on their role in the system. In this thesis research, a process was made to test these thermoelectric relationships for a few Peltier devices in order to understand their efficiencies and what systems they can be applied to.
Recommended Citation
Erck, Benjamin T., "Thermoelectrics and Thermoelectric Devices" (2018). Senior Theses. 41.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/physstud_theses/41
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