We simulated the behavior of an electrocaloric solid-state cooler for its possible use in micro-electronics. Essential parts of the cooler are multifunctional cantilevers made from lead magnesium niobate PMN-xPT (x=0.1), which exhibit simultaneous bending and change of temperature upon application of an electric field. The results of the simulations confirmed that by making thermal contacts between the cantilevers a temperature gradient is established across the structure, resulting in a promising cooling capacity. The paper was published in one of the most important journals in the field of applied physics (Applied Physics Letter).
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