Superconductor that is superconductive at room temperature

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The development of a room-temperature superconductor would represent a groundbreaking scientific achievement with the potential to transform technology and daily life. Currently, the mechanisms behind high-temperature superconductivity remain poorly understood, leaving the feasibility of achieving higher critical temperatures uncertain. Recent discoveries, such as the pnictides, suggest that there may be unexplored families of superconductors yet to be identified. The ongoing research in this field is crucial for advancing our understanding and capabilities. Pursuing a degree in physics with a focus on superconductivity could contribute to future breakthroughs in this area.
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What's the possibility of developing a superconductor that is superconductive at room temperature?
Developing such superconductor would be a very significant scientific advancement and will certainly change out lives.
 
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No one knows.

We do not yet even understand the mechanism for high-temperature superconductivity, so whether or not it is possible to push Tc to higher tempeatures is unknown.

Also, e.g. the pnictides have only been around for a few years, and ther discovery shows that it is possible that there are families of superconductors that are yet to be discovered.
 


f95toli said:
No one knows.

We do not yet even understand the mechanism for high-temperature superconductivity, so whether or not it is possible to push Tc to higher tempeatures is unknown.

Also, e.g. the pnictides have only been around for a few years, and ther discovery shows that it is possible that there are families of superconductors that are yet to be discovered.

I'm starting my science degree next year and was thinking about doing physics and specialising in superconductivity for post graduate studies.
Will do the bachelor first and then decide :)
 

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