Room Temperature Superconductors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of room temperature superconductors (RTSCs), exploring the current state of research, potential breakthroughs, and the unconventional idea of using dynamite in the context of achieving superconductivity at room temperature. Participants express curiosity about the feasibility and scientific basis of these concepts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the current status of room temperature superconductors and mentions a claim about using dynamite to achieve this.
  • Another participant references the existence of "high temperature" superconductors that operate at -150°C, suggesting that advancements may have stalled since then.
  • There is speculation about whether new materials are necessary to achieve higher temperatures for superconductivity.
  • Several participants express confusion regarding the role of dynamite in superconductivity, questioning how it might affect electron flow and material properties.
  • One participant challenges the validity of the dynamite claim, suggesting that it may not be based on credible information.
  • Another participant requests more specific references or citations regarding the use of dynamite in this context, indicating a lack of supporting evidence found through online searches.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of using dynamite for achieving room temperature superconductivity. There are competing views regarding the feasibility of such an approach and the current state of research in superconductors.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the scientific basis of using dynamite, and there are unresolved questions about the mechanisms that would allow for improved superconductivity through such methods. The discussion reflects a mix of technical inquiry and skepticism.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to those researching superconductivity, materials science, or unconventional methods in physics, as well as individuals curious about the latest developments in high-temperature superconductors.

Velociter
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How far are we from Room Temp SCs? Have they been invented yet?
I hear you can use dynamite and that get's you close to room temperature.
 
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"High temperature" superconductors have been made that can operate at a blazing hot -150o C. I think I heard about that before the turn of the millenium, and then the story just sort-of dropped out of sight. I'm assuming nothing much new has happened, or we'd be hearing about it. So whatever techs brought the temperature up to that new record must have dead-ended right about there.

IIRC, that breakthrough was achieved with new materials (ceramics, I believe). Mayeb -130 is as warm as these materials can get us, and new materials must be discovered/created before we can go any warmer.
Didn't really understand the comment about dynamite. You mean using dynamite as a superconductor, or blowing up a superconductor to get it up to room temperature, or what?
 
Well I want to know how you can use dynamite. Does it compress the molecules so the electrons don't have so far to jump?
 
Velociter said:
Well I want to know how you can use dynamite. Does it compress the molecules so the electrons don't have so far to jump?

A dynamite? To compress?

Where did you get the impetus for such a thing? And what does this have anything to do with superconductivity? Or are you asking something completely unrelated. If you are, please start another thread in another forum.

Zz.
 
No , I saw something on TV about using dynamite to make room temp superconductors. I'm asking does the explosion compress the metal therefore making the electrons flow easier?
 
Velociter said:
No , I saw something on TV about using dynamite to make room temp superconductors. I'm asking does the explosion compress the metal therefore making the electrons flow easier?

Unless you can make a more definite citation, I'd say this is nonsense. Not everything you watch on TV is accurate, or don't you know that already?

Zz.
 
Can you recall what show? Or some names of researchers or research faclitities?

A quick Google search on room temperatutre superconducters and dynamite yielded nothing relevant.
 

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