Is the Peltier effect the most efficient way to convert heat to electricity

Subject: Is the Peltier effect the most efficient way to convert heat to electricity

Date: Tue Jan 9 02:03:21 2001
Posted by Chris
Grade level: nonaligned School: out of school
City: Concord State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 979023801.Ph

Message:


In simple terms, how does the Peltier effect work, and how efficiently does 
 it convert thermal energy to electricity? If it isn't, what is the best 
way to convert heat to electrical power? Thank You.
-Chris

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