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We briefly discuss available theories as well as hypotheses behind numerical work for the thermoelectric power (TEP). In particular we emphasize shortcomings for comparing usual theoretical and numerical results to data onsemimetals and semiconductors in view of adapting our workto high temperature supercondutors. We extend previous theoretical work-based on Ziman formalism to take into accountmultiband structure anddifferent types of carriers. To considerelastic andinelastic electron scattering mechanisms by phononson the same footing is emphasized.
The case of uncompensated materials is illustrated. Outcome of theoretical results could not be guessed a priori and qualitative agreement with TEP data is improved.
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Durczewski, K., Ausloos, M. Theory of the thermoelectric power of model semimetals and semiconductors. Z. Physik B - Condensed Matter 85, 59–68 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01387788
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