Quantum Textbooks or articles as an introduction to superconductors

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Undergraduate students seeking an introduction to superconductors can benefit from several recommended resources. "Introduction to Superconductivity" by Michael Tinkham is noted as a solid choice for beginners, although some suggest starting with the superconductivity chapter in Ashcroft and Mermin's solid state physics textbook for foundational knowledge. The Feynman Lectures on Physics also provide a valuable overview, particularly Chapter 21 on superconductivity. Additionally, "Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction" by Blundell and "Superconductivity: Theory and Experiment" by Annett are highlighted as accessible texts that relate superconductivity to practical applications. These resources collectively offer a comprehensive starting point for understanding superconductors and their relevance in everyday life.
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Hi,

As an Undergraduate student I'm looking for some textbooks and/or articles as an introduction to superconductors. I have a homework to do as final project not exactly in this field but related. and I would like to understand what exactly is a superconductor as well as use those textbooks and articles as references.

I read a lot of good things about Introduction to Superconductivity by Michael Tinkham, but is it a good entry for a newbie, does he shows some links with day to day applications?

I hope my question is clear.

Thank you for your help
 
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Wrynn said:
Hi,

As an Undergraduate student I'm looking for some textbooks and/or articles as an introduction to superconductors. I have a homework to do as final project not exactly in this field but related. and I would like to understand what exactly is a superconductor as well as use those textbooks and articles as references.

I read a lot of good things about Introduction to Superconductivity by Michael Tinkham, but is it a good entry for a newbie, does he shows some links with day to day applications?

I hope my question is clear.

Thank you for your help
I would start from Ashcroft and Mermin's superconductivity chapter in their solid state physics book and after that start reading Tinkham's book.
 
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vanhees71 said:
I think the chapter about superconductivity in the Feynman Lectures is a great starting point:

https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/III_21.html
That's how I got interested in superconductivity, when I discovered that equations in Sec. 21-8 look exactly like Bohmian equations of motion. :biggrin:

But I think the best introduction to superconductivity is Annett, mentioned by @caz above.
 
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