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SFFILM Sloan Stories of Science Sourcebook: Discoveries > Physics: Room-Temperature Superconductivity

Physics: Room-Temperature Superconductivity

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Physicists established room temperature superconductivity, a long sought-after “holy grail” of energy efficiency. While still in its infancy, this technology has endless possibilities to revolutionize the energy grid and change every device that’s electronically driven.
 
Superconductors conduct electricity without resistance, but currently only work at extreme laboratory conditions. A team led by Ranga Dias at University of Rochester shows superconductivity in a carbonaceous sulfur hydride at a temperature of 287K (58F, 15C), nearly 30 degrees above the previous record, and finally in the real “room” temperature range above zero degrees Celsius.

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  • Room temperature superconductivity finally achieved
  • Physicists observe room-temperature superconductivity

Filed Under: Sloan Library Discovery

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