| 摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a thermoelectric conversion element having a comparatively simple configuration and extremely high conversion efficiency. <P>SOLUTION: Between a pair of electrodes 1 and 3, for example, a periodic structure 2 is provided which is formed by alternately laminating a plurality of semiconductor layers 2a such as n-type ZnO and a plurality of metal layers 2b such as Al, the thermoelectric conversion element is constituted by installing an insulating plate on the electrode 1 according to the necessity, and a heat generating source 4 abuts on the electrode 3 or the insulating plate. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT</p> |
