This book provides a thorough overview of methods and approaches to the experimental characterization of superconductors at microwave frequencies, and includes a detailed description of the two main techniques, both based on the use of coplanar waveguide resonators, that the authors employed to investigate the properties of unconventional superconductors. In the second part several case studies are described, covering a large spectrum of materials and issues. Particular emphasis is given to recent hot topics concerning iron-based superconductors, both of fundamental nature and relevant for applications. The book is intended as a learning tool for researchers in the field, and serves as a guide providing inspiring examples of the use of coplanar resonator techniques to address key topics in the field of unconventional superconductivity.

Examines unconventional superconductors by CPWR methods Demonstrates that microwave methods, especially resonant techniques, are particularly valuable Includes several case studies which cover materials and applications, such as iron-based superconductors

Inhalt
Resonant methods for the microwave analysis of unconventional superconductors.- Microwave analysis of MgB2 and YBa2Cu3O7x thin lms.- Analysis of microwave conductivity and penetration depth of Iron Based Superconductors families.- Eects of disorder on Iron Based Superconductors.- Interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in EuFe2(As1xPx)2 single crystals.