Thermopile

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011983",
  "term": "Thermopile",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A device composed of multiple thermocouples connected in series, designed to measure small temperature differences or to convert thermal energy into electrical energy. The series connection amplifies the voltage output compared to a single thermocouple. These devices are commonly used in radiometers and infrared detectors for sensing thermal radiation.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "electric potential",
    "thermocouple"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1745. 'Nomenclature, symbols, units and their usage in spectrochemical analysis-XI. Detection of radiation (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1752 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567101745)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thermopile/"
}