Citation
Chester, Marvin (1961) Some Experimental and Theoretical Observations on a Configurational EMF. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/32X9-7V17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03172006-141326
Abstract
The basic principles are outlined concerning the existence of a configurational emf. Such an emf is expected from energy conservation principles as applied to the flow of the electron gas in the form of an electric current. The experimental details are described relating to the effort to detect this effect in thin films of bismuth. Quantitative results of this effort are discussed. A theoretical analysis, with application to bismuth, follows from which are derived the equations describing the phenomenon. These equations are discussed with respect to the experimental results.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Subject Keywords: | (Physics and Mathematics) |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
| Major Option: | Physics |
| Minor Option: | Mathematics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 1 January 1961 |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-03172006-141326 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03172006-141326 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/32X9-7V17 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 985 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 17 Mar 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Nov 2023 19:48 |
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