The Physics of Superconductors

The Physics of Superconductors is a modern introduction to the subject of superconductivity. It is written primarily for graduate students in Physics and Electrical Engineering. The student will find numerous problems with solutions. Special attention is paid to the physical interpretation of the phenomena. Recent developments are included.

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The Physics of Superconductors is a modern introduction to the subject of superconductivity. It is written primarily for graduate students in Physics and Electrical Engineering. The student will find numerous problems with solutions. Special attention is paid to the physical interpretation of the phenomena. Recent developments are included.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Linear Electrodynamics of Superconductors.- 3. The GinzburgLandau Theory.- 4. Weak Superconductivity.- 5. Type-II Superconductors.- 6. Microscopic Theory of Superconductivity.- 7. Some Nonequilibrium Effects in Superconductors.- Solutions.- References.