Thomson effect

Definitions

General Science

• noun the phenomenon whereby a temperature gradient along a conductor or semiconductor causes an electric potential gradient

Electronics

• When a current flows through a conductor whose ends arc at different temperatures, heat is absorbed or generated, depending on the metal.
• When there is a temperature differential between the ends of a conductor, an electromotive force is developed, the direction of which depends on the metal.

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