Owens / Poole Jr. The New Superconductors

Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-306-47069-1
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 204 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Selected Topics in Superconductivity

In The New Superconductors , Frank J. Owens and Charles P. Poole, Jr., offer a descriptive, non-mathematical presentation of the latest superconductors and their properties for the non-specialist. Highlights of this up-to-date text include chapters on superfluidity, the latest copper oxide types, fullerenes, and prospects for future research. The book also features many examples of commercial applications; an extensive glossary that defines superconductivity terms in clear language; and a supplementary list of readings for the interested lay reader.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Owens, Frank J.

Poole Jr., Charles P.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Discovery of High-Temperature Superconductivity.- Conductivity and Magnetism.- Superconducting State.- Superfluidity.- Explanations of Superconductivity.- Classical Superconductors.- Fullerenes.- New High-Temperature Superconductors.- Magnets and Their Uses.- Wires and Films.- Further Applications.- Future Prospects.