The present invention is a thermal interface for coupling a heat source to
a heat sink. One embodiment of the invention comprises a mesh and a
liquid, e.g., a thermally conductive liquid, disposed in the mesh. The
mesh and the thermally conductive liquid are adapted to contact both the
heat source and the heat sink when disposed therebetween. In one
embodiment, the mesh may comprise a metal or organic material compatible
with the liquid. In one embodiment, the liquid may comprise liquid metal.
For example, the liquid may comprise a gallium indium tin alloy. A gasket
may optionally be used to seal the mesh and the liquid between the heat
source and the heat sink. In one embodiment, the heat source is an
integrated circuit chip.