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We consider a contact with a thin film that is penetrated by the electrons of the current by means of the tunnel effect1. The electrons do not alter their energy level when tunneling and, since they land in an anode with a lower negative voltage than the cathode has, they will increase their kinetic energy. The increment is given off as heat, making the anode warmer than the cathode. A portion of the liberated heat flows back to the cathode across the film whereas the remainder flows along the constriction of the anode.
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Holm, R. (1958). Kohler effect. In: Elektrische Kontakte / Electric Contacts Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-25893-4_17
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