radioisotope thermoelectric generator
electrical generator that converts heat released by radioactive decay into electricity by the Seebeck effect
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Summary
radioisotope thermoelectric generator has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]
Key Facts
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator is a type of atomic battery[2].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator is a type of thermoelectric generator[3].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator is part of spacecraft[4].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator is part of nuclear beacon[5].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator's Commons category is recorded as Radioisotope thermoelectric generators[6].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator comprises thermocouple[7].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator comprises radiator[8].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator comprises radioactive source[9].
- radioisotope thermoelectric generator's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[10].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include atomic battery[2] and thermoelectric generator[3].
Use and Application
Components include thermocouple[7]; radiator[8]; and radioactive source[9], a source type[11]. Part of include spacecraft[4] and nuclear beacon[5].
Why It Matters
radioisotope thermoelectric generator has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]