Analysis of a novel heterojunction thermoradiative structure

The heterojunction thermoradiative design introduced here has a recombination-photon emission layer in its junction, as does the homojunction thermoradiative device. However, the heterojunction structure has this layer separated from the energy source by semiconductor legs. This allows the Thompson effect to occur and results in a significant increase in electrical power density capabilities.

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Applied Physics Letters
Published
2026-03-16
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https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0300667
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Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Analysis of a novel heterojunction thermoradiative structure

Stephen J. Fonash
Applied Physics Letters
Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Analysis of a novel heterojunction thermoradiative structure

Stephen J. Fonash
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Abstract

The heterojunction thermoradiative design introduced here has a recombination-photon emission layer in its junction, as does the homojunction thermoradiative device. However, the heterojunction structure has this layer separated from the energy source by semiconductor legs. This allows the Thompson effect to occur and results in a significant increase in electrical power density capabilities.

Applied Physics LettersVol. 128(11)
Pennsylvania State University (US)
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