The new superconductors

Frank J. Owens, Charles P. Poole Jr.030645453X, 9780306454530, 9780306470691

”A good introduction to this field.” — IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, 1998 In The New Superconductors, Frank J. Owens and Charles P. Poole, Jr., offer a descriptive, non-mathematical presentation of the latest superconductors and their properties for the non-specialist. Highlights of this up-to-date text include chapters on superfluidity, the latest copper oxide types, fullerenes, and prospects for future research. The book also features many examples of commercial applications; an extensive glossary that defines superconductivity terms in clear language; and a supplementary list of readings for the interested lay reader.