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Electric Fields Direct Heat Like a Highway | Science News
Scientists just unlocked a wild new way to control heat using electricity—boosting heat flow in one direction by nearly 300% in certain ceramics. By manipulating phonons—heat-carrying atomic vibrations—an electric field smooths their path like clearing traffic, letting heat zip along efficiently while scattering less. This breakthrough, confirmed with neutron scattering, could revolutionize cooling tech, energy harvesting, and solid-state devices by directing heat precisely where it’s needed—without moving parts and with massive energy savings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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