Phonons are the collective vibrations that move through a solid. They can be thought of as waves traveling across the atomic ...

In a new study ( Nature Physics, "Orbital Seebeck effect induced by chiral phonons" ), researchers developed the most streamlined system yet for generating orbital angular momentum in electrons. Their ...

A research team has demonstrated that a simple stack of thermoelectric and magnetic material layers can exhibit a substantially larger transverse thermoelectric effect -- energy conversion between ...

Nickel-gold alloys showcase exceptional thermoelectric properties, outperforming conventional semiconductors. The unique combination of these metals enables high electrical conductivity and a ...

The generation of electricity from heat, also known as thermoelectric energy conversion, has proved to be advantageous for various real-world applications. For instance, it proved useful for the ...

Researchers discover excellent thermoelectric properties of nickel-gold alloys. These can be used to efficiently convert heat into electrical energy. Thermoelectrics enable the direct conversion of ...