Does the Thermoelectric effect apply in sun?

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The discussion centers on the application of the thermoelectric effect, specifically the Seebeck effect, in both stars and Earth due to their thermal gradients. It raises the question of whether these conditions can generate a radial electric field in these bodies. The Seebeck effect, discovered by Thomas Johann Seebeck, indicates that a voltage is produced when a conductor experiences a temperature difference. Participants are seeking insights into the relevance of this phenomenon in astronomical and geological contexts. The inquiry highlights the intersection of thermoelectric principles with natural processes in celestial and terrestrial environments.
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Reading about the Thermocouple:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocouple

I came upon:

"...

Principle of operation

Main article: Seebeck effect

In 1821, the German–Estonian physicist Thomas Johann Seebeck discovered that when any conductor is subjected to a thermal gradient, it will generate a voltage. ..."

Does this effect apply and produce a radial electric field in a star and in the Earth? There is a temperature gradiant in both, and both conduct?

Thanks for any help!
 
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