The Performance Characteristics of a Nano-thermoelectric Refrigerator Driven by an External Stochastic Force

The Performance Characteristics of a Nano-thermoelectric Refrigerator Driven by an External Stochastic Force

We describe a single level quantum dot driven by an external stochastic force which works as a nano-thermoelectric refrigerator. Based on the model, expressions for the cooling rate, power input, and coefficient of performance (COP) are derived. The effects of the energy level and energy space on th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Chinese physics letters 2013-05, Vol.30 (5), p.57302-1-057302-5
Hauptverfasser: Wang, Hao, Wu, Guo-Xing
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Coefficients
Cooling rate
Energy levels
Mathematical models
Nanostructure
Optimization
Refrigerators
Stochasticity
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a single level quantum dot driven by an external stochastic force which works as a nano-thermoelectric refrigerator. Based on the model, expressions for the cooling rate, power input, and coefficient of performance (COP) are derived. The effects of the energy level and energy space on the refrigerator are revealed. The optimal performance characteristics are analyzed by numerical calculation. Furthermore, the practical operating regions of the refrigerator are determined.
ISSN:0256-307X
1741-3540
DOI:10.1088/0256-307X/30/5/057302