This post is the second part about thermoelectricity. Thomson effect is a reversible thermoelectric phenomenon and related to Seebeck and Peltier effects.
Category: Temperature
Seebeck and Peltier effects
The Seebeck and Peltier effects are thermoelectric phenomena that explain the operation of thermocouples, temperature sensors with 2 different materials.
New paint reflects 98.1% of light
A new formula for white paint got a reflectivity record, allowing to save energy with air conditioner and improve thermal isolation.
Explanation for “spiders” on Mars
Finally was found an explanation for the dark spots on Mars’ south pole, known as “spiders”.
The core of Earth’s inner core
Research from Australian National University confirmed the existence of a core inside Earth’s inner core.
Fresnel linear concentrator
The Fresnel linear concentrator is a little known form of thermal solar energy generation. The operation of this technology is today’s subject.
The first room-temperature superconductor
Was discovered a material which becomes a superconductor at 15ºC, after more than a century of search.
El Niño and La Niña
El Niño and La Niña are climatic phenomena with opposite features. The description and influence in climate are shown in this post.
MEMS manufacturing (Part 1)
MEMS manufacturing is similar to process used to fabricate microelectronic circuits. The bulk micromachining is today’s subject.
Earth’s internal discontinuities
This post’s subject are the 5 discontinuities of Earth’s interior which demarcate borders between inner layers.