Earlier and Recent Aspects of Superconductivity. Lectures from the International School, Erice, Trapani, Sicily, July 4 - 16, 1989.

Bednorz, J. G. Müller, K. A. (Eds.).

ISBN 10: 3540521569 / ISBN 13: 9783540521563

Published by Springer Verlag., Berlin, Heidelberg, New York. ., 1990

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With 281 Figures. IX, 529S. Mit zahlreichen Figuren im Text. Reihe: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences 90. Zustand: Einbandkanten leicht berieben. Size: 8°.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Earlier and Recent Aspects of Superconductivity. Lectures from the International School, Erice, Trapani, Sicily, July 4 - 16, 1989.
• Publisher: Springer Verlag., Berlin, Heidelberg, New York. .
• Publication Date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 3540521569
• ISBN 13: 9783540521563
• Binding: OPappband.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mathematik, Physik

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Synopsis

This volume contains the lectures of "Earlier and Recent Aspects of Super­ conductivity", the 18th course of the International School of Materials Science and Technology, which was held at the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice (Sicily), Italy, July 4-16, 1989. In the wake of the discovery of high-Tc oxides many international confer­ ences have been held on the subject, mainly intended for those already working in high-Tc research. Hence, the idea evolved of organizing a school dedicated to students and young scientists entering the field of superconductivity. The intention was to give a broad perspective of the field with its eight decades of research history and thus to link existing fields of knowledge and gain con­ tinuity. The new high-Tc cuprates were integrated, both historically and by subject, into the field of classical superconductivity, as well as into its newer branches of heavy-fermion, organic and chalcogenide superconductors. Even the organizers and the lecturers were surprised how many cross-links became apparent between the different branches of superconductivity. The lectures have been grouped into four parts, namely: - Fundamental properties of superconductors - Coherence-length-related properties - Electronic and magnetic properties - Theoretical models The number of applications from potential participants greatly exceeded the capacity of the facilities available. Ultimately, 100 students from 25 coun­ tries were selected to attend the course. The remarkable surroundings of the medieval town of Erice promoted a most stimulating but nevertheless relaxed atmosphere.