Thermocouple-Uses and how it Works???

PWhiting1

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
I need to investigate how current in a diode varies with extreme temperatures. I have no idea how to do this but could a thermocouple somehow be incorporated into the investigation.


2. Relevant equations
Can a thermocouple be used to investigate this


3. The attempt at a solution
I have no idea how a thermocouple works or what it exactly does, so i have no attempted solutions.

mgb_phys

Not sure what you mean by looking at the current in the diode.
An intersting (and useful) property of diodes is that the forward voltage drop depends on temperature - this is used as a temperature sensor.

It doesn't really matter what you use as a sensor to make your measurements, thermocouples have the advantage that they are fairly small and so can be easily attached to a diode. You will need a thermocouple reader - some digital voltmeters have them built in.