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Radioisotope thermoelectric generators convert heat from radioactive decay into electricity through thermocouples or thermophotovoltaic cells. They have no moving parts and can operate continuously for decades, making them well-suited for remote or space applications. Common radioisotope heat sources include plutonium-238, which reaches temperatures around 1,000°C. New technologies like alkali-metal thermal-to-electric converters and Stirling radioisotope generators have achieved efficiencies over 15% and h

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Divyanshu nagar

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