In the field of superconductivity--the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance--the "holy grail" of discovery is a superconductor that can perform under everyday temperatures and pressures. Such a material could revolutionize modern life. But currently, even the "high-temperature" (high-Tc) superconductors that have been discovered must be kept very cold to function--too cold for most applications.
In the field of superconductivity--the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance--the "holy grail" of discovery is a superconductor that can perform under everyday temperatures and pressures. Such a material could revolutionize modern life. But currently, even the "high-temperature" (high-Tc) superconductors that have been discovered must be kept very cold to function--too cold for most applications.
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