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Unusual nonlinear thermoelectric effect appears in chiral tellurium, confirming theoretical predictions

  • May 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Unusual nonlinear thermoelectric effect appears in chiral tellurium, confirming theoretical predictions
An unusual thermoelectric effect has been observed in the semiconductor tellurium by RIKEN physicists for the first time. This demonstration points to the potential of similar materials to be used in applications such as energy harvesting and advanced heat management.

Originally published at Phys.org

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