Seebeck effect

Definition

Electronics

• An effect in which an electromotive force is developed when a there is a temperature differential at the junction of a thermocouple. That is, a current will flow across this junction when the temperature of one of the materials is higher than that of the other material comprising said thermocouple. It is the converse of the Peltier effect.

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