Can spin fluctuations explain superconductivity?

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Can spin fluctuations explain superconductivity?

Hawrylak and colleagues use a magnetic field to tune their quantum dot so that the spins of electrons hopping onto or off it must be aligned up or down. This is just the kind of gate mechanism that a spintronic transistor demands - it turns the current through the dot 'on' or 'off', according to the electrons' spins.

http://www.nature.com/nsu/020701/020701-9.html

If we are looking for a gravity free environment, how would we measure this? I joined in speculation, Probe B, with work of http://wc0.worldcrossing.com/WebX?14@193.DdbYbtiZ42i.5@.1dde61a1/4[/URL] .

With Kaluza and Klein as a fifth dimensional result, could we use it to understand climatology in a different way( the gravitational results I mean)



http://www.csr.utexas.edu/grace/gallery/gravity/03_07_GRACE2.html
 
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Spin fluctuations are one of the proposed explanations for the phenomenon of superconductivity. In this theory, it is believed that the exchange of spin between electrons leads to a pairing of electrons, known as Cooper pairs, which are responsible for the loss of resistance in a superconductor.

However, while spin fluctuations may play a role in superconductivity, it is not the only factor at play. Other theories, such as phonon-mediated electron pairing, also offer explanations for superconductivity. Additionally, the specific mechanism behind superconductivity may vary depending on the material and conditions involved.

As for the idea of using a gravity-free environment to measure spin fluctuations, it is an interesting concept but may not be practical or necessary. Scientists have been able to study and measure spin fluctuations in various materials and environments, including within superconductors, without the need for a completely gravity-free environment.

Furthermore, the concept of using Kaluza-Klein theory to understand climatology is not directly related to spin fluctuations or superconductivity. Kaluza-Klein theory is a mathematical framework that attempts to unify gravity and electromagnetism, while climatology is a field focused on studying the Earth's climate and weather patterns. While there may be connections between the two, it is not a direct application of one to the other.
 
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