Mechanism of high-temp. superconductors

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The discussion centers around the mechanisms behind high-temperature superconductivity, specifically why certain materials can exhibit superconductivity at temperatures significantly above 25 Kelvin. Participants express confusion over the professor's inquiry, noting that the question remains unresolved in the scientific community. A key point raised is the inadequacy of the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory to explain these phenomena, suggesting that alternative theories or mechanisms are necessary to understand high-temperature superconductors. The conversation highlights the ongoing research and debate in the field of superconductivity, emphasizing that this remains an open question in physics.
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My prof. asked: "What is the mechanism that causes certain materials to exhibit superconductivity at temperatures much higher than around 25 kelvin?"
then until now it remain a question to me?.. so anyone have an idea? thank you.
 
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This is still an open question, so why should your prof ask if he ignores the answer? The best answer is "not BCS".
 

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