Superconductors-A Review of Their Properties and Applications

Abstract

Superconductors are a special class of materials which exhibit a number of remarkable properties distinct from normal materials. These materials have found varied industrial and technological applications since the phenomenon of superconductivity was first discovered in 1911. A great deal of efforts are being made world wide today to synthesize and characterize newer superconducting materials. This paper highlights the important properties of superconductors. A brief discussion of the major application of these materials is also presented.

UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology Vol. 4 (2) 2000: pp 124-134