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The discussion centers on a specific plot comparing the Ginzburg-Landau (GL) parameters of various superconductors, including niobium (Nb), niobium nitride (NbN), and niobium-tin (Nb3Sn). The x-axis of the desired plot represents the GL parameter (kappa), while the y-axis indicates magnetization or magnetic field. A key feature of the plot is the delineation between type I and type II superconductors, marked by the line at kappa = 1/sqrt(2). The user seeks assistance in locating this figure for presentation purposes.

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A while back, I saw a plot that compared the Ginzburg-Landau parameters of different superconductors. The x-axis was the GL parameter and the y-axis was magnetization or field or something of that nature. I would like to find this figure again to use in a presentation. Can anybody point me to this figure or a similar one. I would really appreciate it.
 
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No. This plot had many points on it, each one representing the GL parameter for a different superconductor (Nb, NbN, Nb3Sn). The x-axis represents the GL parameter (kappa). The plot you gave has magnetic field on the x axis.

There was also a line that showed the transition between type I and type II superconductors (i.e. kappa = 1/sqrt(2)) on the x axis.
 
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