Publisher's Synopsis
An up-to-date overview of superconductor theory and applications, this volume presents the basics of superconductivity, followed by a survey of recent research results from around the world, including the latest warm- temperature superconductivity experiments. It also addresses commercial aspects of superconductivity, describing current and future applications of superconductors in various fields, such as high energy physics, medical imaging, energy, electronics, and materials science. The book includes a wealth of illustrations, photographs, charts, graphs, and diagrams.
