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  • Thermoelectric materials science
  • Computational physics
  • Metrology

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  • Accurate Seebeck coefficient measurement is vital for evaluating thermoelectric materials.
  • Traditional measurement techniques can be susceptible to errors from probe arrangement and data acquisition timing.
  • Finite element analysis offers a powerful tool for simulating and understanding these measurement complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and utilize finite element analysis (FEA) for simulating Seebeck coefficient metrology.
  • To quantitatively assess the impact of different probe arrangements and data acquisition techniques on measurement accuracy.
  • To investigate the influence of temporal factors, such as simultaneous versus staggered data acquisition, on Seebeck coefficient results.

Main Methods:

  • Employed finite element analysis (FEA) to create computational models for Seebeck coefficient measurements.
  • Simulated various probe configurations and measurement protocols within a unified temporal framework.
  • Compared simultaneous and staggered data acquisition strategies under quasi-steady-state conditions to analyze voltage-temperature correlations.

Main Results:

  • FEA simulations demonstrated significant distortions in the calculated Seebeck coefficient.
  • Results showed a strong dependence of measurement accuracy on the time delay between voltage and temperature readings.
  • The acquisition sequence and specific probe arrangement were identified as critical factors influencing measurement fidelity.

Conclusions:

  • Computational Seebeck coefficient metrology using FEA provides a robust platform for exploring measurement sensitivities.
  • Careful consideration of data acquisition timing and probe geometry is essential to minimize errors in thermoelectric characterization.
  • This simulation approach aids in optimizing measurement protocols for enhanced accuracy in Seebeck coefficient determination.