Articles tagged with Superconductors
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered that grain boundaries in high-temperature ceramic superconductors impede electrical current. The study, published in Nature Physics, provides a theoretical model explaining why these barriers limit the potential of superconductors.
Physicists use iron oxychalcogenides to study Mott localization in undoped pnictide parent compounds, providing further evidence that these systems are on the verge of Mott localization. This proximity to Mott localization endows the system with strong quantum magnetic fluctuations.
New images reveal electrons flowing primarily along crystal grain boundaries, providing clues to the origin of superconductivity in pnictides. The discovery may help physicists develop better high-temperature superconductors that could save energy and enable innovative applications.
High-temperature superconducting wires can transmit up to 10 times more power than traditional copper cables without significant losses. This technology has the potential to revolutionize electricity generation, transmission, and use, reducing carbon emissions and offsetting the emission of equivalent conventional power plants.
The University of Houston has executed two licensing agreements with SuperPower, covering second-generation high-temperature superconductor (HTS) wire and the fundamental composition of matter patent for HTS discovered by Paul Chu in 1987. These agreements enable SuperPower to advance its 2G HTS wire development for various applications.
Researchers have successfully fabricated nanoscale molecular superconducting wires using organic salts, opening up new possibilities for energy and electronics applications. The discovery could lead to the development of novel materials that can work at higher temperatures.
A team of researchers has discovered that in copper-based superconductors, tiny areas of weak superconductivity can hold up at higher temperatures when surrounded by regions of strong superconductivity. This finding could lead to the creation of new materials with improved superconducting properties.
New neutron studies provide strong evidence that magnetic properties are behind high-temperature superconductivity in both copper-based and iron-based materials. The research suggests that spin excitations play a key role in the formation of macroscopic quantum states giving rise to superconductivity.
Researchers found a direct connection between electrons' conductivity and magnetic properties in iron-based superconductors. The study sheds light on high-temperature superconductivity's fundamental nature.
Scientists have developed a method to control the buildup of hydrogen fluoride gas during crystal growth, leading to improved production and performance of materials. The new approach uses an HF absorber material to selectively remove hydrogen fluoride, preserving the uniformity of the crystal growth environment.
A Rice University-led team will build a simulator capable of tackling high-temperature superconductivity using ultracold atoms and lasers. The goal is to study complex materials like cuprate superconductors, which are still not fully understood.
Researchers confirm the existence of a 'phase-incoherent' superconductor at higher temperatures, providing insight into the conditions necessary for superconductivity to occur. The study's findings may help scientists develop practical devices such as zero-loss power transmission lines.
UBC researchers have found that single-band Hubbard physics fails to explain certain conditions in high-temperature superconductors. The study suggests new theoretical approaches may be needed, revealing potentially new or less-bizarre behavior.
Two papers published in APS Physics journals describe different electron behavior in iron-based superconductors, suggesting distinct origins. The findings challenge theories on the similarities between these materials and cuprates, potentially altering the direction of research in this field.
Researchers at NIST have discovered that reducing mechanical strain at grain boundaries significantly improves high-temperature superconductor performance. By mitigating the effect of granularity, they could enable more efficient electrical transmission lines, increased power grid reliability, and advanced cancer treatment facilities.
Physicists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed the thinnest superconducting metal layer made from lead, measuring only two atoms thick. This achievement lays the groundwork for future innovations in superconductor technologies.
Researchers discovered europium becomes superconducting under high pressure, expanding the list of elemental superconductors. This breakthrough adds data to theoretical models of superconductivity, potentially leading to room-temperature superconductors.
Physicists at Ames Laboratory have demonstrated that the superconductivity mechanism in iron-arsenide superconductors is unique compared to all other known classes of superconductors. The team found a power-law variation of London penetration depth, suggesting electron pairing different from any other known superconductor.
Researchers at NIST have discovered that magnetism plays a crucial role in governing the physical properties of iron pnictides, allowing them to superconduct at high temperatures. The team's findings provide strong evidence for the importance of magnetism in understanding iron-based superconductivity.
Scientists have developed a new material from carbon60 that can transmit electricity at high temperatures, reducing future energy losses. The discovery could lead to more efficient power transmission and storage, enabling widespread adoption of renewable energy sources.
Researchers at NRL propose a new paradigm for high-temperature superconductivity in iron-based materials, where string magnetism plays a crucial role. Theoretical models suggest that Fe ions are always magnetic but the observable moment is strongly reduced due to antiferromagnetic domains.
Researchers propose a theoretical framework to explain the complex quantum behavior of iron pnictides, a class of high-temperature superconductors. The theory predicts specific changes in electron-electron interactions and phase transitions, opening up new avenues for studying quantum criticality.
Researchers found oxypnictides exhibit similarities with copper-oxide high temperature superconductors, both emerging from magnetic states. This discovery may lead to designing new superconducting materials and resolving the underlying physics behind high temperature superconductors.
Researchers find pseudogap co-exists with superconductivity, suggesting it may compete with the phenomenon. This discovery could lead to higher-temperature superconducting materials, bringing practical applications closer.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory used inelastic neutron scattering to show that a new family of iron arsenide superconductors exhibit unconventional superconductivity. The research challenges conventional BCS theory and suggests that antiferromagnetic fluctuations may be responsible for the observed phenomenon.
Researchers studying a 'striped' material find that it is indeed a superconductor, but only in two dimensions. The material exhibits stronger electron pairing, a necessary condition for superconductivity, at a higher temperature than other compositions.
Scientists at NIST have discovered a new class of iron-based high-temperature superconductors that exhibit unusual behavior under pressure, suggesting a possible alternative mechanism behind superconductivity. The discovery could lead to the development of higher-temperature superconductors with improved properties.
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory use a new imaging method to confirm that electron pairs emerge above the transition temperature before superconductivity sets in. The findings rule out certain explanations for high-Tc superconductivity and lend support to other competing theories.
Ames Laboratory researchers used a brand new instrument to study iron-arsenic compounds, which are part of the 'hottest' new find in superconducting materials research. The findings mark the first research produced with the aid of the new tool and provide insights into the role of lattice vibrations in these new superconductors.
Researchers at University of Montreal discover that superconductivity can induce magnetism, contrary to previous belief. The experiment shows magnetic order in a material only when it's in the superconducting state.
High-temperature superconductors face a quantum 'traffic jam' that overwhelms the interactions needed for them to act as superconductors. The research offers an explanation, pointing towards new materials with stronger electron pairing but less 'traffic-jam' effect.
Physicist John R. Clem developed a theory that reduces AC losses in bifilar fault-current limiters, enabling more efficient and cost-effective power grid protection. The research supports the development of commercial products by Siemens and American Superconductor.
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have detailed the interaction between a superfluid and a superconductor, which could change our understanding of neutron stars' motion. The research reveals exotic behavior at the boundary between type I and type II superconductors, with unexpected effects on magnetic fields.
Researchers Enrique Solano and colleagues have made significant progress in understanding the behavior of qubits. They found that certain quantum leaps are prohibited when a qubit's symmetry is broken, and vice versa.
Physicists at Rutgers University have studied exotic chemical compounds containing neptunium and plutonium, revealing a new connection between magnetism and superconductivity. The findings suggest that these materials could lead to room-temperature superconductors.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how copper-oxide materials become superconductors. By using high magnetic fields, they were able to probe the underlying electronic structure and reveal the location of 'pockets' of doped carriers. This discovery sheds light on the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity.
Scientists have discovered the location of doped hole carriers that aggregate in high-temperature superconductors, advancing understanding of how they form pairs. This finding reveals the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity, suggesting that non-superconducting vortex cores may exhibit collective magnetism.
A team of UBC researchers developed a technique to manipulate the number of electrons on ultra-thin layers of material, enabling systematic studies of high-temperature superconductors. The approach has significant implications for future electronics, including quantum computer chips and fuel cells.
Researchers have discovered that magnetic domains in type-I superconducting lead exhibit patterns similar to everyday froths like soap foam or frothed milk. The team found that suprafroths, a new kind of froth system created by applying a magnetic field, adhere to statistical laws governing the behavior of froths.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have unlocked secrets of newly discovered iron-based high-temperature superconductors, revealing new physics and mysteries. The findings suggest a need for fresh theoretical models to develop superconductors that can operate at room temperature.
Researchers at Florida State University have discovered a novel superconducting material that operates at relatively high temperatures and tolerates high magnetic fields, making it suitable for a range of applications. The discovery offers promise for improving MRI machines, research magnets, and electric motors.
Researchers at NIST discovered iron-based superconductors with magnetism similar to copper-oxide materials. These similarities suggest a critical interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in high-temperature superconductors.
Researchers at UT Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered new superconducting materials with higher temperatures than conventional ones. The study found that these materials share a common trait with other high-temperature superconductors, shedding light on the tie between magnetism and superconductivity.
Researchers found that high pressure can induce superconductivity in high-temperature superconductors, allowing them to operate at higher temperatures. This breakthrough could change the energy system by providing a new approach to studying and harnessing these materials.
High-temperature superconductors do not rely on a 'glue' to bind electrons, according to Princeton University researchers. The secret to their behavior lies in the natural repulsion between electrons, which signals their ability to form pairs and flow without resistance when cooled to low temperatures.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, led by Valerii Vinokur and Tatyana Baturina, have created a new type of insulator called a superinsulator. By cooling the material to near absolute zero, they observed a sudden increase in resistance, opening up new possibilities for microelectronics and energy-efficient devices.
Researchers developed a DNA-guided method for controlling nanoparticle assembly, enabling precise manipulation of materials. Scientists also made progress in understanding the 'pseudogap' phenomenon in high-temperature superconductors, which could lead to improved superconductor design.
Researchers discovered that scattering by impurities occurs in both the pseudogap and superconductive states, challenging existing theories. This finding could help understand why certain materials can superconduct at high temperatures.
A research team led by Andrea D. Bianchi discovered a way to control superconductivity in a material by applying a magnetic field, leading to a better understanding of the phenomenon and potential applications in energy storage and transmission.
The SUPERCABLE project will build a 30m superconductor cable with a current value of 3200 Amperes RMS, transporting the electrical strength of 110 MVA. This technology aims to reduce energy consumption by 10-15% and greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers at Brown University have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding Cooper pairs in both superconductors and insulators. The team's findings suggest that Cooper pairs behave differently in each material, with some forming solo pairs in insulators that cannot make continuous electric current.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory have observed two-dimensional equilibrium patterns in lead samples when in its superconducting state, below 7.2 Kelvin. These complex patterns differ from the long-held textbook model proposed by Lev Landau and represent a significant contribution to the field of superconductivity.
Scientists have discovered tiny patches of superconductivity in ceramic materials at higher temperatures than previously known, defying widely accepted explanations for high-temperature superconductivity. The research uses nanoscale imaging techniques to map superconducting properties on the scale of single atoms.
Brookhaven researchers have learned how to grow better samples of LBCO, allowing for extensive studies on its properties. The study reveals that the high-temperature superconductor has distinct insulating-like properties and a characteristic energy gap.
Researchers found that pressure and oxygen isotopes have a similar effect on electronic properties of high-temperature superconductors, with vibrations in the lattice structure playing a crucial role in their superconductivity. The study reveals new insights into the behavior of these mysterious materials.
Researchers at NIST found a 40% reduction in critical current due to compressive strain, which can be accommodated in design but requires knowledge ahead of time for large-scale devices. The discovery provides new insights into the fundamental mechanism behind high-temperature superconductivity.
High-temperature superconductors exhibit a 'pseudogap' when electrons are bound together, but the new study reveals the same cloverleaf-shaped energy gap appears in both non-superconducting and superconducting states. This finding may provide a key to understanding the superconducting phenomenon.
A team of researchers has confirmed the existence of a complex order parameter in ruthenate superconductors, which breaks time-reversal symmetry. This discovery was made using the Josephson interferometer technique and provides crucial insights into the microscopic mechanism responsible for superconductivity.
Physicist Andrei Lebed has discovered exotic superconductivity where electron pairs exhibit both rotating and non-rotating behavior, breaking down conventional symmetry laws. This phenomenon is observed in strong magnetic fields and has significant implications for our understanding of quantum mechanics.
Researchers at Cornell University found that the distribution of paired electrons in a common high-temperature superconductor was disorderly, but the distribution of phonons was also disorderly. This suggests that a similar mechanism may be responsible for high-temperature superconductivity.