A thermoelectric module with a simple structure with less breakage by thermal
stress
is provided. For this purpose, the thermoelectric module includes p-type and n-type
thermoelectric elements (13, 14) which are alternately placed, and outer
electrodes (15) and inner electrodes (16), which are alternately
placed between the thermoelectric elements (13, 14), and at least part of
at least either one of the outer electrode (15) or the inner electrode (16)
has a shape approximately along an object which exchanges heat with the electrodes
(15, 16). The inner electrodes (16) surround an object which exchanges
heat with the electrodes (15, 16).
