Friday, December 5, 2008

Superconductivity : so simple yet so hard to explain

This site describes in some detail the discovery of a theory for superconductivity. It is presented by the American Institute of Physics as part of their "Moments of Discovery" series. Audio interviews with the scientists involved are provided, along with full transcriptions. A science historian's account of the discovery is also provided, along with a reasonable amount of superconductor theory. A list of links and books for further reading is also provided, as well as some notes for teachers.
http://www.aip.org/history/mod/superconductivity/
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