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Elements of solid-state energy conversion.

Manfred Altman

# Elements of solid-state energy conversion.

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Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. in New York .
Written in English

Subjects:
• Direct energy conversion.,
• Thermoelectricity.

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Classifications The Physical Object Other titles Solid-state energy conversion. Series The University series in basic engineering, University series in basic engineering LC Classifications TK2896 .A556 Pagination x, 287 p. Number of Pages 287 Open Library OL17752712M

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OCLC Number: Notes: On cover: Solid-state energy conversion. Description: x, pages illustrations 24 cm. Series Title: University series in basic engineering.

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