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This is a historical look back at the landmark 1957 BCS Theory of Superconductivity paper. Don't miss it.
http://focus.aps.org/story/v18/st8
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http://focus.aps.org/story/v18/st8
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Is the BCS Theory Still Relevant in Modern Superconductivity Research?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the relevance of the BCS Theory of Superconductivity in contemporary research, particularly in the context of high-temperature superconductors (HTSC). Participants reflect on historical perspectives, current interpretations, and the implications of recent publications in the field.
Discussion Character
- Historical
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants reference the historical significance of the BCS Theory and its foundational role in understanding superconductivity.
- There are claims that recent statistics regarding HTSC research publications may be misleading, with one participant expressing skepticism about their implications.
- Participants share links to various resources and articles, with differing opinions on their quality and relevance to the discussion of superconductivity.
- A metaphorical comparison is made between dance styles and superconductivity, suggesting that analogies might provide insights into the phenomena.
- One participant provocatively suggests that HTSC research may be nearing its end, while others challenge this notion and indicate ongoing debates within the field.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views on the relevance of BCS Theory and the future of HTSC research, indicating that multiple competing perspectives exist without a clear consensus.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions involve assumptions about the significance of statistical trends in research publications, and there are unresolved questions regarding the interpretations of analogies used to describe superconductivity.
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Don't ever do that again! You nearly gave me a heart attack with that title. Phew!
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Gokul43201 said:
Hahahahaha!
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HTSC is dead!
The end of all research in high temperature superconductivity?
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/10/9/8/1
<<wanted to start a new thread with that title...just for revenge!>[/color]>>
The end of all research in high temperature superconductivity?
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/10/9/8/1
<<wanted to start a new thread with that title...just for revenge!>[/color]>>
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Oh yeah, I read that. It's amazing how they think statistics like that have any meaning. It's the same thing a few years ago when someone looked at the statistics of the number of publications in Phys. Rev. B and extrapolate that it will grow faster than the speed of light in 10 years.
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Superconductivity explained? Here you go fellas. Have this one on me:
http://www.superconductors.org/simplest.htm
All down to body surfing, you see.
http://www.superconductors.org/simplest.htm
All down to body surfing, you see.
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Eeeeww.. there are better ways at describing superconductivity. This one isn't it.
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I thought it was a little too easy to find. It looks like a bona fide group though Zapper. Maybe you should have a word.
http://www.superconductors.org/oxtheory.htm
http://www.superconductors.org/oxtheory.htm
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I know all about superconductors.org. I didn't just fall off the back of a truck. But just because they are a "bona fide" group, doesn't mean they do everything well. It also doesn't help that you pick and choose things that poorly illustrate things and go around advertizing them.
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I was rather struck by the dance floor analogy, Zapper. There was also one in the article you posted:
He later compared the concept to the Frug, a popular dance at the time, where dance partners could be far apart on the dance floor, separated by many other dancers, yet remain a pair.
It made me think of a barn dance as a regimented, formal, cold temperature situation. Whereas a disco is a high temperature situation. I went to a wedding in France where they had a disco. They all seemed keen on rock, effortlessly swinging around. Maybe there's an insight in there somewhere.
He later compared the concept to the Frug, a popular dance at the time, where dance partners could be far apart on the dance floor, separated by many other dancers, yet remain a pair.
It made me think of a barn dance as a regimented, formal, cold temperature situation. Whereas a disco is a high temperature situation. I went to a wedding in France where they had a disco. They all seemed keen on rock, effortlessly swinging around. Maybe there's an insight in there somewhere.
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Gokul43201 said:
There's a follow up to this. The people in this field are fighting back.
http://www.nature.com/news/2006/061009/full/061009-5.html
Read it now. It is available for free only for a limited time.
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