#$%^&*AU2016259311A120170622.pdf#####ABSTRACT This disclosure is directed to an ablation electrode having a cylindrical body in which a first conducting layer has an exterior surface and an interior surface and a second conducting layer is connected to a desired position on the interior surface of the first conducting layer forming a thermocouple at the desired position.119 10 14 16 22 22 24-' ' 22 12 18 FIG. 1