Thermoelectric Cooling: Does anyone know how this works?

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Thermoelectric cooling operates based on the Peltier effect, where a voltage applied across two different conductors creates a temperature difference. This technology is utilized in various applications, including electronic cooling systems. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the thermoelectric effect for effective implementation in designs. Resources such as Wikipedia provide foundational knowledge on the subject.

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At my company, we have a design using thermoelectric cooling. I have no idea how they work, is there some phenomenon i don't know about?
 
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