Superconductivity: Physics and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780470844526 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 442 str.

Kristian Fossheim; Asle Sudboe; K. Fossheim

Opis

Superconductivity: Physics and Applications brings together major developments that have occurred within the field over the past twenty years. Taking a truly modern approach to the subject the authors provide an interesting and accessible introduction. Brings a fresh approach to the physics of superconductivity based both on the well established and convergent picture for most low-Tc superconductors, provided by the BCS theory at the microscopic level, and London and Ginzburg-Landau theories at the phenomenological level, as well as on experiences gathered in high-Tc research in recent years.

• Includes end of chapter problems and numerous relevant examples
• Features brief interviews with key researchers in the field
• A prominent feature of the book is the use of SI units throughout, in contrast to many of the current textbooks on the subject which tend to use cgs units and are considered to be outdated

Recenzje

" offers a fresh look at the modern state of superconductivity." ( Physics Today, September 2005)

Spis treści

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

I: BASIC TOPICS.

1. What is superconductivity? A brief overview.

2. Superconducting materials.

3. Fermi–liquids and attractive interactions.

4.The superconducting state.  An electronic condensate.

5. Weak Links and Josephson Effects.

6. London Approximation to Ginzburg–Landau Theory (constant).

7. Applications of Ginzburg– Landau Theory (spatially varying).

8. More on the Flux–line System.

II: ADVANCED TOPICS.

9. Two–dimensional superconductivity. Vortex–paired unbinding.

10. Dual description of the superconducting phase transition.

III: SELECTED APPLICATIONS.

11. Small scale applications.

12. Superconducting Wire and Cable Technology.

IV: TOPICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

13. Topical Contributions.

V: HISTORICAL NOTES.

Historical notes on supeconductivity: the Nobel Laureates.

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

Blurb

Superconductivity: Physics and Applications brings together major developments that have occurred within the field over the past twenty years. Taking a truly modern approach to the subject, the book provides the reader with an interesting and accessible introduction, including features such as end of chapter problems, numerous relevant examples and also brief interviews with key researchers in the the field. SI units are used throughout to ensure the text is up to date and students are carefully guided from the basic physics to more advanced theory, applications and historical developments to put the subject firmly into context.

An invaluable text for all students taking courses on superconductivity, solid state physics and condensed matter physics.

• innovative approach to the subject bringing together all the major developments in the field.
• includes interviews with key Nobel Laureates.
• SI Units used throughout.