Seebeck Effect Models

Original Source Models

From the 1825 “The New London Mechanics’ Register and Magazine of Science and the Useful Arts,” displaying  Seebeck’s thermoelectric device of Bismuth and Antimony.

These models below depict the Seebeck Effect. When the junction between the bismuth (the bottom plate)  and copper (the top plate) is heated, a steady current will flow as long as the heat gradient is maintained. The current is measured by the angle of deflection of the compass needle.

 

From the 1859 “Traite élémentaire de physique expérimentale et appliquée, bet de météorologie, suivi d’un recueil nombreux de problèmes et illustré de 568 belles gravures sur bois intercalées dans le texte. À l’usage des établissements d’instruction, des aspirants aux grades des facultées et des candidats aux diverses écoles du gouvernement” by Ganot, A (Adolphe).

 

From the 1914 “Hawkins Electrial Guide Number One Questions Answers & Illustrations a Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians,Students, and those Desiring to Acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications a Practical Treatise by Hawkins and Staff” (Fig 88).