High-temperature superconductor spills secret: A new phase of matter?
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 16:40
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a puzzling gap in the electronic structures of some high-temperature superconductors could indicate a new phase of matter. Understanding this "pseudogap" has been a 20-year quest for researchers who are trying to control and improve these breakthrough materials, with the ultimate goal of finding superconductors that operate at room temperature.