Neutrons cast serious doubt on major 'suspect' in search for origin of high-temperature superconductivity
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 09:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Superconductivity, the property of certain metals of opposing zero resistance to the passage of an electric current when cooled down below a critical temperature Tc is a highly prized property in both scientific research and industry. Able to form powerful low-consumption electromagnets, they are already used in MRI and NMR machines, mass spectrometers, and particle accelerators. The still relatively low temperatures required to induce this valuable property however, currently restrict wider commercial exploitation.