The present book aims at describing the phenomenon of superconductivity and high-temperature superconductors discovered by Bednorz and Muller in 1986. The book covers the superconductivity phenomenon, structure of high-Tc superconductors, critical currents, synthesis routes for high Tc materials, superconductivity in cuprates, the proximity effect and SQUIDs, theories of superconductivity and applications of superconductors.

Zusammenfassung

This book describes the phenomenon of superconductivity and high-temperature superconductors discovered by Bednorz and Muller in 1986. It covers all major experimental and theoretical developments in the field as well as many applications.

Inhalt
The Phenomenon: Occurrence and Characteristics.- Crystal structure of High Temperature Superconductors.- Critical Current.- Synthesis of High Superconductors.- Superconductivity in Cuprates.- The Proximity and Josephson Effects.- Theories of superconductivity.- Application of superconductivity.