The Physics of Superconductivity at Low Temperatures

The Physics of Superconductivity at Low Temperatures · 1:36 · Intellect Plus

In short: This film explores the discovery and physics of superconductivity, from its 1911 discovery to its role in modern technology.

A 1:36 short film in the series “Science Myths Busted”.

Sources used in this film: Springer Nature, “Superconductivity - Recent articles and discoveries | Springer Nature Link”; Physica C: Superconductivity, “History and significance of the discovery of superconductivity by Kamerlingh Onnes in 1911”; Britannica, “Heike Kamerlingh Onnes | Biography & Superconductivity Discovery | Britannica”; University of Bristol, “Superconductivity - History”; U.S. Department of Energy, “Investigating High-Temperature Superconductors”; University of Bristol, “October: Researchers help solve mystery of high-temperature superconductivity | News and features | University of Bristol”.

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