Physicist pursues superconductivity mysteries
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
More than a quarter of a century after its discovery, high-temperature superconductivity still challenges condensed matter physicists. For Binghamton's Pegor Aynajian, the key to unlocking the mystery—which will ultimately lead to widespread, high-efficiency "green" power transmission—lies in understanding a newly discovered electronic phenomenon that is entangled with the superconductor: It's either a pull toward order or a push toward freedom.