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Title: First-principles simulation of electron mean-free-path spectra and thermoelectric properties in silicon

Journal Article · · Europhysics Letters
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Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Solid-State Solar-Thermal Energy Conversion Center (S3TEC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001299; FG02-09ER46577
OSTI ID:
1210673
Journal Information:
Europhysics Letters, Vol. 109; Related Information: S3TEC partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (lead); Boston College; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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