Discovery of New Superconductors

Abstract

In this project we used a novel strategy for an enlightened search for new superconducting materials. We used a broad range of synthesis methods together with highly sensitive and selective screening techniques. Materials synthesis was accomplished by natural, extraterrestrial, high pressure/temperature, phase spread alloys and conventional methods. The screening was mostly done using Magnetic Field Microwave Spectroscopy (MFMMS). Use of this technique allowed us to quickly discard large amounts of non-superconducting materials and thus focusing the effort on the interesting materials. This provided a proven, rational methodology for the search for new superconductors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2020
Accession Number
AD1103101

Entities

People

  • Ivan K. Schuller

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Films
  • Geography
  • High Pressure
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Microwave Spectroscopy
  • Microwaves
  • Phase Transformations
  • Single Crystals
  • Spectroscopy
  • Superconductors
  • Transition Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design