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"a material to conduct an electrical current with zero resistance" ? Is this not ohm's law to a logical extreme?, or am I missing something?
Researchers from Brown University have demonstrated an unusual method of putting the brakes on superconductivity, the ability of a material to conduct an electrical current with zero resistance.
from - http://phys.org/news/2016-11-quantum-obstacle-material-superconductor-insulator.html
A quantum obstacle course is a series of barriers or challenges that are designed to manipulate the properties of a material at a quantum level. These obstacles can be created using lasers, magnetic fields, or other experimental techniques.
The quantum obstacle course changes the properties of the material by altering the movement of electrons. In a superconductor, electrons can move freely without resistance, but in an insulator, they are restricted in their movement. By creating barriers or challenges for the electrons to overcome, the quantum obstacle course can disrupt the superconducting state and turn the material into an insulator.
This research has significant implications for understanding and manipulating the properties of materials at a quantum level. It can help us better understand the behavior of superconductors and insulators and potentially lead to the development of new materials with unique properties.
The research is conducted using specialized equipment and techniques, such as lasers and magnetic fields, to create the quantum obstacle course. Scientists then observe and measure the changes in the material's properties as a result of the course.
The ability to control the transition between a superconductor and an insulator could have practical applications in fields such as computing and energy storage. It could also lead to advancements in quantum technology and further our understanding of the quantum world.