pyroelectric
Temperature-induced voltage generator
Pyroelectric describes materials that generate an electric charge when heated or cooled.
The effect results from temperature change disrupting the material's internal charge balance.
Pyroelectric sensors detect infrared radiation and appear in motion detectors and thermal imaging: The pyroelectric sensor triggered the automatic lights.
Boron silicate gemstone family
- lithium niobateFerroelectric optical crystal
- ceramicFired clay material
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- polarOf extreme latitudes
quartz · topaz · collagen · bone · cane sugar
Region affecting nearby charges
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- capacitanceElectrical charge storage measure
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
nonlinear · anisotropy · domain · poling
Alteration in heat level
- infrared radiationElectromagnetic waves below visible red
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
Detecting objects by warmth
- motion sensorDevice detecting nearby activity
- intruder alarmUnauthorized entry detector
- thermopileSeries-connected temperature-sensing junctions
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
Changing power between forms
- nanogeneratorMicroscale electricity-producing device
- ambient temperatureHeat of surroundings
- power generationProcess of creating electricity
tourmaline
Boron silicate gemstone family
- lithium niobateFerroelectric optical crystal
- ceramicFired clay material
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
electric field
Region affecting nearby charges
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- capacitanceElectrical charge storage measure
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
hysteresis · nonlinear · anisotropy · domain · poling
temperature change
Alteration in heat level
- infrared radiationElectromagnetic waves below visible red
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
- coolingLosing thermal energy
thermal imaging
Detecting objects by warmth
- motion sensorDevice detecting nearby activity
- intruder alarmUnauthorized entry detector
- thermopileSeries-connected temperature-sensing junctions
energy conversion
Changing power between forms
- nanogeneratorMicroscale electricity-producing device
- ambient temperatureHeat of surroundings
- power generationProcess of creating electricity
pyroelectricpiezoelectric
Charge from deformation
thermoelectric · photoelectric · triboelectric · electrochemical · photovoltaic
electricity, pyrotechnics, pyromania, electromagnetic, electrostatic, thermoelectric, pyrometer, piezoelectric, thermoelectricity