Peltier Effect

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Peltier Effect

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The production or absorption of heat at the junction of two metals on the passage of an electrical current. </dd>
Heat generated by current flowing in one direction will absorbed if the current is reversed. This effect is presently being extensively studied as a possible energy conversion method for space vehicles. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use