Quantum Leap in Superconductivity As Electrons Pair at Higher Temperatures

Superconductors, known for enabling lossless electrical conductivity and even magnetic levitation, typically function only at extremely low temperatures. Recent research has identified electron pairing, a core superconductor behavior, in materials at higher-than-expected temperatures, such as an antiferromagnetic insulator. This discovery by SLAC and Stanford researchers could lead to new ways to develop superconductors that operate [...]

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