NICOP - Nanostructured metamaterials for High-Tc Superconductivity
Abstract
The aim of this project is to use the recently demonstrated metamaterials approach forenhancing the superconductive transition temperature, Tc, of low Tc superconductorsto synthesize metamaterial superconductors with Tc above 200K. A model for suchsystems predicts that Tc above room temperature is possible. There is a real chance toget to >200K using the right experimental approaches. We will combine the uniqueknowledge and skill-sets of a team at Cambridge and 3 teams in the US (one at NRL),to make this exciting possibility happen. Hence, the project will be a collaborationbetween the University of Cambridge, which will synthesize novel epitaxialnanocomposite thin film systems, Towson University, which will characterize theoptical properties of the samples and the University of Maryland, which will use theresults to model the superconductive critical temperature, Tc, dependence on dielectricfraction, and NRL, Code 6362, which will characterize the films electrical andmagnetic properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N629091812092
Entities
People
- Judith Driscoll
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Cambridge