Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (891 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004FHZQ3A |
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| Number of Pages | : | 186 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is a fascinating detective story, offering invaluable insights into some of the deepest and most beautiful ideas in physics today.. Superconductivity--the flow of electric current without resistance in certain materials as temperatures near absolute zero--is one of the greatest discoveries of 20th century physics, but it can seem impenetrable to those who lack a solid scientific background. Outlining the fascinating history of how superconductivity was discovered, and the race to understand its many mysterious and counter-intuitive phenomena, Stephen Blundell explains in accessible terms the theories that have been developed to explain it, and how they have influenced other areas of science, including the Higgs boson of particle physics and ideas about the early Universe. This Very Short Introduction examines the many strange phenomena observed in superconducting materials, the latest developments in high-temperature superconductivity, the potential of superconductivity to revolutionize the physics and technology of the future, and much more
author's other book I must say this was surprisingly good. I understand superconductivity well now Nita Having heavily criticized the author's other book I must say this was surprisingly good. I understand superconductivity well now, and the book leaves no nagging questions about it's central themes, unlike 'Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction'. However, some tangential details like why do gases cool when expanded (when basic thermodynamics would lead you to guess the opposite was true) could have been explained as I don't really know that much of physics. 4 stars if such details were added.. A very good, concise A very good, concise, and qualitative overview of the mechanisms (and their discoveries) in superconductivity. Not a single math equation in the entire book, but as someone in their last year of a dual math and physics undergraduate education, I don't consider that to be a downfall in any way whatsoever.. Anthony said Awesome historical story of development. Awesome historical story of development. As well as a general discussion and perspective on the foundations of superconductivity, which is necessary for true physical analysis of the state.