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5 books on Superconductors [PDF]
October 25, 2024 | 17 |
These books are covering the principles of superconductivity, applications in magnetic levitation, the theory of Cooper pairs, high-temperature superconductors, quantum computing implications, superconducting materials development and the future of energy transmission technologies.
1. Superconductors: Materials and Applications
2022 by Inamuddin
This book offers an up-to-date overview of the current state of superconductor science and technology, with a particular focus on the design, characteristics, and practical applications of superconductor materials. The diverse range of superconductor categories discussed includes type-I, type-II, bulk, hard, soft, oxide, fermions, organic, iron, Lanthanide-based superconductors, high-temperature superconductors, and superconducting metamaterials. Key topics and areas covered encompass superconductors, large-scale applications, bulk superconductors, soft superconductors, oxide superconductors, Lanthanide-based superconductors, high-temperature superconductors, superconducting metamaterials, as well as applications in medical and magnetic imaging resonance.
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2. Superconductors
2014 by A. V. Narlikar
"Superconductors" takes a unique approach by concentrating on superconducting materials rather than the fundamentals of superconductivity or its applications. It delves into the exceptional and unconventional characteristics of a diverse array of novel superconductors while evaluating their practical potential. The book commences with an introduction to the fundamental principles of superconductivity. This presentation is designed to be easily understood by readers from various scientific and technical backgrounds, including metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering, electronic and device engineering, and chemistry. The use of complex mathematical formulas and equations is minimized, with brief appendices containing essential mathematics provided at the end of the text as needed. The book is not intended as an exhaustive encyclopedia detailing every existing superconductor but rather focuses on significant breakthroughs in their captivating development.
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3. High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications
2013 by Rainer Wesche
The groundbreaking discovery by J. G. Bednorz and K. A. Mtllier in 1986, revealing the existence of the superconducting state in oxides at temperatures exceeding 30 K, ignited a new era of research in superconductivity. This discovery ushered in a series of remarkable findings, unveiling a multitude of cuprate superconductors with transition temperatures well above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen. The prospect of using liquid nitrogen as a cooling agent reignited interest in the power applications of superconductivity. "High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications" provides a comprehensive overview of these high-Te superconductors and their physical characteristics. The book emphasizes aspects related to conductor fabrication and high-current applications. It is an excellent resource for graduate-level courses on superconductivity and a valuable reference for researchers, offering a wealth of tables and references reflecting the field's status as of 1997. The book begins by establishing a foundation in the fundamental principles of normal-state electrical conductivity and the well-known characteristics of conventional superconductors. Chapters 3 and 4 delve into crystal structures, anisotropic properties, and general trends in the critical temperatures of cuprate superconductors, while Chapter 5 explores the pivotal role of superconductor powder processing, which significantly influences the current-carrying capacity of high-Tc wires. Additionally, Chapter 6 delves into various techniques for fabricating superconducting wires and addresses the factors limiting the transport critical currents of high-Te wires.
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4. The Physics of Superconductors: Introduction to Fundamentals and Applications
1997 by Vadim Vasilʹevich Shmidt, Paul Müller
"The Physics of Superconductors: Introduction to Fundamentals and Applications" is authored by Prof. Vadim Vasilievich Schmidt, often referred to as 'Russian Schmidt' in the Western world. With a unique blend of theoretical expertise and hands-on laboratory experience, Schmidt excelled in simplifying complex physical models and ideas. His book, originally published in Russian in 1982, rapidly gained acclaim as the most popular Russian textbook on superconductivity. Schmidt's approach to the subject is based on the belief that 'physics is a verbal science.' The book offers a well-structured, lucid presentation of superconductivity fundamentals, retaining both depth and generality. While emphasizing clarity, it avoids concealing essential insights with overly tedious computations. Despite its concise format, the book offers comprehensive coverage of key superconductivity topics, with carefully selected examples that enhance understanding. Prof. Vadim Schmidt's work enables even novices to grasp complex subject matter quickly. Born in Moscow in 1927, Schmidt came from a family with political notoriety, and the book pays tribute to his contributions to the field.
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5. Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors
1991 by Shu-Ang Zhou
"Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors" is a pioneering work that provides a comprehensive and unified theoretical exploration of the electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical phenomena within superconductors. The book introduces fundamental principles in continuum electrodynamics, with a particular focus on the underlying methodologies. It further develops electrodynamic models to investigate the behavior of magnetoelastic and thermoelastic superconductors. The author delves into essential theories such as the phenomenological London theory, Cinzburg-Landau theory, electrodynamic models applicable to superconducting thin films, the analysis of AC losses and Josephson junctions, and the microscopic BCS theory of superconductivity. This book serves as a valuable resource for postgraduate-level education and is an indispensable reference for researchers and engineers working in the fields of applied superconductivity and related domains.
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1. Superconductors: Materials and Applications
2022 by Inamuddin
This book offers an up-to-date overview of the current state of superconductor science and technology, with a particular focus on the design, characteristics, and practical applications of superconductor materials. The diverse range of superconductor categories discussed includes type-I, type-II, bulk, hard, soft, oxide, fermions, organic, iron, Lanthanide-based superconductors, high-temperature superconductors, and superconducting metamaterials. Key topics and areas covered encompass superconductors, large-scale applications, bulk superconductors, soft superconductors, oxide superconductors, Lanthanide-based superconductors, high-temperature superconductors, superconducting metamaterials, as well as applications in medical and magnetic imaging resonance.
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2. Superconductors
2014 by A. V. Narlikar
"Superconductors" takes a unique approach by concentrating on superconducting materials rather than the fundamentals of superconductivity or its applications. It delves into the exceptional and unconventional characteristics of a diverse array of novel superconductors while evaluating their practical potential. The book commences with an introduction to the fundamental principles of superconductivity. This presentation is designed to be easily understood by readers from various scientific and technical backgrounds, including metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering, electronic and device engineering, and chemistry. The use of complex mathematical formulas and equations is minimized, with brief appendices containing essential mathematics provided at the end of the text as needed. The book is not intended as an exhaustive encyclopedia detailing every existing superconductor but rather focuses on significant breakthroughs in their captivating development.
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3. High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications
2013 by Rainer Wesche
The groundbreaking discovery by J. G. Bednorz and K. A. Mtllier in 1986, revealing the existence of the superconducting state in oxides at temperatures exceeding 30 K, ignited a new era of research in superconductivity. This discovery ushered in a series of remarkable findings, unveiling a multitude of cuprate superconductors with transition temperatures well above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen. The prospect of using liquid nitrogen as a cooling agent reignited interest in the power applications of superconductivity. "High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications" provides a comprehensive overview of these high-Te superconductors and their physical characteristics. The book emphasizes aspects related to conductor fabrication and high-current applications. It is an excellent resource for graduate-level courses on superconductivity and a valuable reference for researchers, offering a wealth of tables and references reflecting the field's status as of 1997. The book begins by establishing a foundation in the fundamental principles of normal-state electrical conductivity and the well-known characteristics of conventional superconductors. Chapters 3 and 4 delve into crystal structures, anisotropic properties, and general trends in the critical temperatures of cuprate superconductors, while Chapter 5 explores the pivotal role of superconductor powder processing, which significantly influences the current-carrying capacity of high-Tc wires. Additionally, Chapter 6 delves into various techniques for fabricating superconducting wires and addresses the factors limiting the transport critical currents of high-Te wires.
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4. The Physics of Superconductors: Introduction to Fundamentals and Applications
1997 by Vadim Vasilʹevich Shmidt, Paul Müller
"The Physics of Superconductors: Introduction to Fundamentals and Applications" is authored by Prof. Vadim Vasilievich Schmidt, often referred to as 'Russian Schmidt' in the Western world. With a unique blend of theoretical expertise and hands-on laboratory experience, Schmidt excelled in simplifying complex physical models and ideas. His book, originally published in Russian in 1982, rapidly gained acclaim as the most popular Russian textbook on superconductivity. Schmidt's approach to the subject is based on the belief that 'physics is a verbal science.' The book offers a well-structured, lucid presentation of superconductivity fundamentals, retaining both depth and generality. While emphasizing clarity, it avoids concealing essential insights with overly tedious computations. Despite its concise format, the book offers comprehensive coverage of key superconductivity topics, with carefully selected examples that enhance understanding. Prof. Vadim Schmidt's work enables even novices to grasp complex subject matter quickly. Born in Moscow in 1927, Schmidt came from a family with political notoriety, and the book pays tribute to his contributions to the field.
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5. Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors
1991 by Shu-Ang Zhou
"Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors" is a pioneering work that provides a comprehensive and unified theoretical exploration of the electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical phenomena within superconductors. The book introduces fundamental principles in continuum electrodynamics, with a particular focus on the underlying methodologies. It further develops electrodynamic models to investigate the behavior of magnetoelastic and thermoelastic superconductors. The author delves into essential theories such as the phenomenological London theory, Cinzburg-Landau theory, electrodynamic models applicable to superconducting thin films, the analysis of AC losses and Josephson junctions, and the microscopic BCS theory of superconductivity. This book serves as a valuable resource for postgraduate-level education and is an indispensable reference for researchers and engineers working in the fields of applied superconductivity and related domains.
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