 Thomson effect (source code)

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= Thomson effect
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The <Thomson effect> is distributed reversible heating or cooling when an <electric current> flows through a homogeneous material with a <temperature gradient>. It is distinct from junction <Peltier effect> heating and even-in-current <Joule heating>.

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