Introduction to Superconductivity

The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism.

The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism.

The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism.

The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism.

This new edition of the well-received introduction to solid-state physics provides a comprehensive overview of the basic theoretical and experimental concepts of materials science. Experimental aspects and laboratory details are highlighted in separate panels that enrich text and emphasize recent developments.

Superconductivity is a quantum phenomenon that manifests itself in materials showing zero electrical resistance below a characteristic temperature resulting in the potential for an electric current to run continually through such a material without the need for a power source. Such materials are used extensively in medical and power applications, e.g. MRI and NMR machines.

The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism.

This textbook sets out to enable readers to understand fundamental aspects underlying quantum macroscopic phenomena in solids, primarily through the modern experimental techniques and results. The classic independent-electrons approach for describing the electronic structure in terms of energy bands helps explain the occurrence of metals, insulators and semiconductors.