Interplay of thermoelectric cooling and electroluminescence refrigeration in LEDs

Shui Qing Yu, Jiang Bo Wang, Ding Ding, Shane Johnson, Yong-Hang Zhang

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Abstract

Vibration-free solid-state optical coolers are promising candidates to replace mechanical Stirling coolers in many applications, especially in satellites and other space based systems. Among the many possible approaches, electroluminescence refrigeration using light emitting diodes (LEDs) is a highly desirable approach since LEDs are easy to integrate with electronic and optical devices to provide local cooling. Since electroluminescence refrigeration in LEDs involves both thermoelectric (TE) and optical processes, the interplay between these effects needs to be understood. In this paper, the study of electroluminescence refrigeration involving TE cooling effects in LEDs is presented. Unlike conventional TE coolers, which only provide heat transfer, electroluminescence coolers can achieve net cooling.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - ICT'05
Subtitle of host publication24th International Conference on Thermoelectrics
Pages509-512
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventICT'05: 24th International Conference on Thermoelectrics - Clemson, SC, United States
Duration: Jun 19 2005Jun 23 2005

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Thermoelectrics, ICT, Proceedings
Volume2005

Other

OtherICT'05: 24th International Conference on Thermoelectrics
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityClemson, SC
Period6/19/056/23/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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