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An extreme close-up on heat transfer

posted November 24, 2015 at 6:15 pm

MIT mathematicians have identified the limits to heat flow at the nanoscale.

New formula identifies limits to nanoscale heat transfer, may help optimize devices that convert heat to electricity. « more »

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An extreme close-up on heat transfer (MIT News)

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