Thermal Conductivity

Prof. Terry M. Tritt is considered a prominent researcher in the field of thermoelectric materials, in which he has worked over the last decade. Understanding the theoretical and experimental aspects of thermalconduction in new materials is key to developing the next generation thermoelectric materials. Prof. Tritt has edited seven books, authored several review articles and over 120 scientific publications in his career.  

Overview of Thermal Conductivity in Solid Materials.- Theory of Thermal Conductivity.- Thermal Conductivity of Metals.- Thermal Conductivity of Insulators and Glasses.- Thermal Conductivity of Semiconductors.- Semiconductors and Thermoelectric Materials.- Thermal Conductivity of Superlattices.- Experimental Studies on Thermal Conductivity of Thin Films and Superlattices.- Measurement Techniques.- Measurement Techniques and Considerations for Determining Thermal Conductivity of Bulk Materials.- Experimental Techniques for Thin-Film Thermal Conductivity Characterization.- Thermal Properties and Applications of Emerging Materials.- Ceramics and Glasses.- Thermal Conductivity of Quasicrystalline Materials.- Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites.