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A hidden rivalry between two quantum states at the heart of superconductors
Source: Phys.org · Published
Transmitting electricity without losing any energy may sound impossible, yet this is precisely the promise of superconductivity. For nearly 40 years, scientists have been working to understand materials that exhibit this remarkable property at relatively high temperatures. Unlocking their secrets could one day help make power grids more efficient, enhance medical technologies and support the…
Key points
- Transmitting electricity without losing any energy may sound impossible, yet this is precisely the promise of superconductivity.
- For nearly 40 years, scientists have been working to understand materials that exhibit this remarkable property at relatively high temperatures.
- Unlocking their secrets could one day help make power grids more efficient, enhance medical technologies and support the…
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