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5 books on Superconductors [PDF]
October 25, 2024 | 18 |
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
Superconductors: Materials and Applications is a book that cheerfully hurtles headlong into the peculiar and mind-bending world of materials that, under the right conditions, will absolutely refuse to play by the rules of ordinary physics. It’s a romp through the bafflingly diverse zoo of superconductors—type-I, type-II, bulk, hard, soft, oxide, fermions (not furry), organic (but not vegan), iron (but not heavy metal) and Lanthanide-based (which sound like they could power a spaceship and probably should). High-temperature superconductors and metamaterials get their fair share of the spotlight too, as do their astonishing applications in things like medical imaging, magnetic resonance and presumably making magnets do party tricks. A must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered what materials might do if they were let loose in a Douglas Adams universe where the laws of nature occasionally take a tea break.
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2. Superconductors
2014 by A. V. Narlikar
"Superconductors," by A.V. Narlikar, is less a book and more a guided tour through the bewildering yet oddly charming zoo of materials that somehow decided to throw the laws of electricity a surprise retirement party. Rather than drowning readers in the ocean of superconductivity's dry principles or its gadget-packed applications, it saunters boldly into the peculiarities of the materials themselves—each more eccentric than the last. With a wink to readers from metallurgy, chemistry and engineering alike, it promises to spare you the brain-bending equations (except for a few politely tucked away in appendices for the mathematically adventurous). Not an encyclopedia but more like a pub crawl of pivotal breakthroughs, it’s a breezy jaunt through the glittering achievements of materials that are just a little too cool—literally and figuratively.
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3. High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications
2013 by Rainer Wesche
In the unlikeliest of scientific corners—a world where oxides did far more than just sit around being oxides—two humans by the names of J. G. Bednorz and K. A. Müller casually kicked open the door to superconductivity’s Great Big Party in 1986, discovering that some materials could superconduct at temperatures that didn’t require freezing your lab in liquid helium, but instead something as accessible as liquid nitrogen. "High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties and Applications" is the hitchhiker’s guide to this peculiar universe where electrons, not content with behaving sensibly, prefer to dance in perfect quantum unison. With the charm of transition temperatures and the glamour of cuprate structures, this tome elegantly weaves the tale of superconductor fabrication, current-carrying feats and why processing powders is oddly crucial to all the excitement. From crystalline peculiarities to the engineering alchemy of wire-making, this book is not just a manual but a portal to the whimsical wonders of materials that insist on defying thermodynamic expectations—like a Vogon poet, but useful.
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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 not just a textbook—it's a charmingly baffling romp through the bafflingly charming world of superconductivity, penned by Prof. Vadim Vasilievich Schmidt, a man whose brilliance is only matched by his ability to make the incomprehensible merely improbable. Originally crafted in Russian (a language notorious for its physics-friendly consonant clusters) back in 1982, this book swiftly became the favorite among Russian physicists who like their science crisp, their insights deep and their calculations blessedly manageable. Schmidt, who believed that 'physics is a verbal science'—which likely made his equations feel left out—takes you on a journey where quantum mechanics and electrical resistance shake hands and agree to disagree. Packed with clarity, brevity and just the right amount of mind-bending examples, this guide promises to enlighten novices and professionals alike, all while carrying the unmistakable scent of Moscow brilliance and a sprinkle of familial notoriety. If superconductivity had a Hitchhiker’s Guide, this would be it.
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5. Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors
1991 by Shu-Ang Zhou
"Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors" is not your average bedtime read—unless, of course, you find quantum physics and electromagnetic models more soothing than whale songs and chamomile tea. In this grand theoretical escapade, Shu-Ang Zhou takes the reader on a journey through the dazzlingly perplexing landscape of superconductors, where electromagnetic fields, thermal wibbles and mechanical jiggles dance in perfect harmony. From the mystical London theory (no relation to the city, though equally foggy at first glance) to the not-so-tiny-but-still-microscopic BCS theory, this book probes into the essence of magnetoelastic and thermoelastic phenomena with a rigor that might make even a Vogon blush. Perfect for postgraduate adventurers and intrepid researchers, it’s the definitive hitchhiker’s guide to applied superconductivity—just remember to pack your towel and a deep respect for Josephson junctions.
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1. Superconductors: Materials and Applications
2022 by Inamuddin
Superconductors: Materials and Applications is a book that cheerfully hurtles headlong into the peculiar and mind-bending world of materials that, under the right conditions, will absolutely refuse to play by the rules of ordinary physics. It’s a romp through the bafflingly diverse zoo of superconductors—type-I, type-II, bulk, hard, soft, oxide, fermions (not furry), organic (but not vegan), iron (but not heavy metal) and Lanthanide-based (which sound like they could power a spaceship and probably should). High-temperature superconductors and metamaterials get their fair share of the spotlight too, as do their astonishing applications in things like medical imaging, magnetic resonance and presumably making magnets do party tricks. A must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered what materials might do if they were let loose in a Douglas Adams universe where the laws of nature occasionally take a tea break.
Download PDF
2. Superconductors
2014 by A. V. Narlikar
"Superconductors," by A.V. Narlikar, is less a book and more a guided tour through the bewildering yet oddly charming zoo of materials that somehow decided to throw the laws of electricity a surprise retirement party. Rather than drowning readers in the ocean of superconductivity's dry principles or its gadget-packed applications, it saunters boldly into the peculiarities of the materials themselves—each more eccentric than the last. With a wink to readers from metallurgy, chemistry and engineering alike, it promises to spare you the brain-bending equations (except for a few politely tucked away in appendices for the mathematically adventurous). Not an encyclopedia but more like a pub crawl of pivotal breakthroughs, it’s a breezy jaunt through the glittering achievements of materials that are just a little too cool—literally and figuratively.
Download PDF
3. High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties, and Applications
2013 by Rainer Wesche
In the unlikeliest of scientific corners—a world where oxides did far more than just sit around being oxides—two humans by the names of J. G. Bednorz and K. A. Müller casually kicked open the door to superconductivity’s Great Big Party in 1986, discovering that some materials could superconduct at temperatures that didn’t require freezing your lab in liquid helium, but instead something as accessible as liquid nitrogen. "High-Temperature Superconductors: Materials, Properties and Applications" is the hitchhiker’s guide to this peculiar universe where electrons, not content with behaving sensibly, prefer to dance in perfect quantum unison. With the charm of transition temperatures and the glamour of cuprate structures, this tome elegantly weaves the tale of superconductor fabrication, current-carrying feats and why processing powders is oddly crucial to all the excitement. From crystalline peculiarities to the engineering alchemy of wire-making, this book is not just a manual but a portal to the whimsical wonders of materials that insist on defying thermodynamic expectations—like a Vogon poet, but useful.
Download PDF
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 not just a textbook—it's a charmingly baffling romp through the bafflingly charming world of superconductivity, penned by Prof. Vadim Vasilievich Schmidt, a man whose brilliance is only matched by his ability to make the incomprehensible merely improbable. Originally crafted in Russian (a language notorious for its physics-friendly consonant clusters) back in 1982, this book swiftly became the favorite among Russian physicists who like their science crisp, their insights deep and their calculations blessedly manageable. Schmidt, who believed that 'physics is a verbal science'—which likely made his equations feel left out—takes you on a journey where quantum mechanics and electrical resistance shake hands and agree to disagree. Packed with clarity, brevity and just the right amount of mind-bending examples, this guide promises to enlighten novices and professionals alike, all while carrying the unmistakable scent of Moscow brilliance and a sprinkle of familial notoriety. If superconductivity had a Hitchhiker’s Guide, this would be it.
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5. Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors
1991 by Shu-Ang Zhou
"Electrodynamic Theory of Superconductors" is not your average bedtime read—unless, of course, you find quantum physics and electromagnetic models more soothing than whale songs and chamomile tea. In this grand theoretical escapade, Shu-Ang Zhou takes the reader on a journey through the dazzlingly perplexing landscape of superconductors, where electromagnetic fields, thermal wibbles and mechanical jiggles dance in perfect harmony. From the mystical London theory (no relation to the city, though equally foggy at first glance) to the not-so-tiny-but-still-microscopic BCS theory, this book probes into the essence of magnetoelastic and thermoelastic phenomena with a rigor that might make even a Vogon blush. Perfect for postgraduate adventurers and intrepid researchers, it’s the definitive hitchhiker’s guide to applied superconductivity—just remember to pack your towel and a deep respect for Josephson junctions.
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