High-Temperature Superconductivity: An Introduction

by Gerald Burns

Overview

Here is a concise, tutorial overview of the exciting new field of high-temperature superconductivity. This authoritative textbook focuses on topics, experimental results, and theoretical issues that are likely to have lasting value and are readily understandable to upper-level undergraduates and others new to the field. Written primarily from an experimental point of view, the book reviews conventional superconductors and then presents the structure, normal state and superconducting properties, and applications of the new cuprate superconductors. An insightful analysis of critical currents in thin films and wires is included. The book will provide an excellent supplementary text for students taking their first solid state physics course. In addition, all those with a basic knowledge of solid state physics will find the book to be a useful introduction to the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780121460907
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/20/1991
Pages:	199
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

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A comprehensive overview of the field.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Review of Conventional Superconductors. Structures. Normal State Properties. Superconducting Properties. Vortex Behavior, Jc and Applications. Bibliography. Notes For The Chapters. Problems at the end of each chapter. Index.

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"Every researcher in high-temperature superconductivity would benefit from obtaining a copy." —NATURE

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Written primarily from an experimental point of view, this textbook reviews conventional superconductors and then presents the structure, normal state and superconducting properties, and applications of the new cuprate superconductors. It focuses on topics, experimental results, and theoretical issues that are likely to have lasting value and are readily understandable to advanced undergraduates and others new to the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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