Bipolar thermoelectric devices

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Pipe, Kevin P. (Kevin Patrick), 1976-
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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Rajeev J. Ram.
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Abstract
The work presented here is a theoretical and experimental study of heat production and transport in bipolar electrical devices, with detailed treatment of thermoelectric effects. Both homojunction and heterojunction devices are considered, and particular attention is given to semiconductor laser diodes. The mechanisms that govern both internal heat exchange and heat transfer between a device and its environment are examined, leading to structures which are optimized for thermal management.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2004.
 
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-133).
 
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
 
Date issued
2004
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/16614
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keywords
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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