A magnetic field can control the flow of heat across a loop of wire, according to calculations, thanks to interference between quantum waves. Read More »
The thermal conductance of small wires is measured to take quantized values. Read More »
Researchers demonstrate, for the first time, the spin Peltier effect, in which a spin current in a metal causes heat flow in an adjoining magnet. Read More »
A ring of resonators could support a persistent heat flow despite having a uniform temperature, new calculations show. Read More »
If the temperature gradient in a fluid oscillates, heat flows through it more effectively, according to experiments that may have relevance for climate models. Read More »
Turbulent flow around cylinders can tell us plenty about physics of fluids on earth and in astrophysical systems. Read More »
Liquid-metal convection experiments reveal an unexpected transition in the heat transport efficiency of the system at high turbulence. Read More »
Researchers measured how heat flows within a fluid undergoing rapid convection, a process that occurs in the atmosphere and in stars. Read More »
Water containing specialized nanoparticles can transport heat at two different rates, depending on the initial configuration of the particles. An improved version of this system could help regulate heat flow in devices. Read More »
Materials in which heat flows perpendicular to an electric current could lead to better devices for cooling electronics. Read More »
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