Could laser-powered superconductors spark a technological revolution?
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 09:31
in Physics & Chemistry
One of the most remarkable and unexpected discoveries of the 20th century is that some materials can become "superconductors" when cooled down to very low temperatures. This means that they can conduct electricity with no resistance and are used in applications ranging from MRI scanners and particle accelerators to the "maglev trains" that move without touching the ground.