First direct evidence that a mysterious phase of matter competes with high-temperature superconductivity
Sunday, December 21, 2014 - 11:20
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org)—Scientists have found the first direct evidence that a mysterious phase of matter known as the "pseudogap" competes with high-temperature superconductivity, robbing it of electrons that otherwise might pair up to carry current through a material with 100 percent efficiency.