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In summary, a superconductor is a material that can conduct electricity without any resistance at or below a certain critical temperature. This makes it more efficient than regular conductors. The critical temperature of a superconductor is the temperature at which it transitions to a superconducting state, which is typically very low. Superconductors have various real-world applications, and studying solid state physics is important in understanding their behavior and developing new technologies.

May 3, 2017

sarvesh upadhyay

Superconductivity does not occur in noble metals like gold and silver, nor in most ferromagnetic metals. Why is it so.

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May 3, 2017

DrClaude

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From http://superconductors.org/TYPE1.htm:

May 3, 2017

sarvesh upadhyay

Thanks brother..

1. What is a superconductor?

A superconductor is a material that can conduct electricity with zero resistance at or below a certain temperature, known as the critical temperature. This means that electric current can flow through it without any loss of energy.

2. What is the difference between a superconductor and a regular conductor?

The main difference between a superconductor and a regular conductor is that a superconductor has zero resistance, while a regular conductor has some level of resistance. This means that a superconductor can conduct electricity more efficiently and without any loss of energy.

3. What is the critical temperature of a superconductor?

The critical temperature of a superconductor is the temperature at which it transitions from a normal conducting state to a superconducting state. This temperature varies depending on the material, but it is typically very low, ranging from a few degrees above absolute zero (-273.15°C) to around -140°C.

4. How are superconductors used in real-world applications?

Superconductors have a wide range of practical applications, including in medical imaging devices such as MRI machines, in particle accelerators, in high-speed trains, and in power transmission cables. They are also being studied for use in quantum computers and for energy storage.

5. What is the importance of studying solid state physics in relation to superconductors?

Solid state physics is the branch of physics that deals with the physical properties of solid materials. It is important to study this field in relation to superconductors because superconductivity is a phenomenon that occurs in certain materials at the atomic level. Understanding the behavior of particles and atoms in solids is crucial to understanding the mechanisms behind superconductivity and developing new superconducting materials and technologies.