Thermoelectrics

In Thermoelectrics, 2nd Edition, author HoSung Lee presents a comprehensive textbook detailing the physical principles and material characteristics of solid-state thermal energy conversion. Prepared for undergraduate and graduate students alongside early career scientists and solid state physicists, the text connects microscopic transport theory directly to measurable electrical and thermal performance metrics across 544 pages.

The volume systematically addresses fundamental transport properties, including the Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and both lattice and electronic thermal conductivities, anchored in the underlying physics of electrons and phonons. It further investigates low-dimensional nanostructures, analyzing quantum wells, quantum wires, and quantum dots supported by documented proof-of-principle studies.

This updated second edition incorporates new theoretical results, functional design charts, illustrative examples, and end-of-chapter practice problems. The content offers structured quantitative methods for upper-level academic courses in thermodynamics, energy systems, and mechanical engineering.