1 option
The new superconductors / Frank J. Owens and Charles P. Poole, Jr.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Owens, Frank J.
- Series:
- Language of science.
- Selected topics in superconductivity.
- Selected topics in superconductivity
- The language of science
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Superconductors.
- Superconductivity.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (216 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2002.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Plenum Press, c1996.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- Discovery of High-Temperature Superconductivity
- Conductivity and Magnetism
- Superconducting State
- Superfluidity
- Explanations of Superconductivity
- Classical Superconductors
- Fullerenes
- New High-Temperature Superconductors
- Magnets and Their Uses
- Wires and Films
- Further Applications
- Future Prospects.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-193) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-20631-4
- 9786610206315
- 0-306-47069-1
- OCLC:
- 923695844
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.