Researchers work on mechanism to cool electronic equipment
The heat that accumulates inside electronic devices is detrimental to their operation. To solve this problem, a team of engineers at the University of Houston is working on a thermal diode that can redirect internal heat away from vulnerable areas and prevent the device from overheating
One of the problems affecting electronic equipment is the accumulation of thermal energy. Internal heat concentrates in critical areas that can suffer irreversible damage. Therefore, a group of engineers at the University of Houston is working on a thermal diode capable of redirecting that heat in one direction to prevent it from concentrating in the battery core.
Professor Bo Zhao leads the research group in what is called “thermal rectification,” and promises to usher in a new era in internal temperature management. In their work, they have used “semiconductor materials under a magnetic field, which alters the way thermal radiation propagates at a microscopic level.”
Unlike an electrical diode, which only allows current to flow in one direction, the thermal diode seeks to push heat away from critical areas and prevent it from returning. “In theory, this would allow for more stable temperatures even under demanding conditions, without the need for complex active cooling systems.”
The device is still in the simulation phase. However, it is one of the most anticipated solutions not only for mobile phone users, but also in industrial sectors such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence server networks.
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Source: muycomputer
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