The optimum performance for emission-limited thermionic energy conversion is derived in convenient analytical form. The steps which are thereby indicated to reduce fundamental performance limitations are enumerated and briefly discussed. A figure of merit is defined with brief description of its usefulness and significance. A comparison of thermionic and thermoelectric conversion is thereby afforded by the analysis.
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