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Superconducting materials

University
Genoa
Title Superconducting materials
Synopsis
The course provides an overview of the main superconducting materials, their properties and the mechanisms underlying superconducting coupling. The following materials will be described: superconducting elements and Matthias rules; alloys and compounds A15; Magnetic superconductors; High Tc superconductors; MgB2; Fe-based superconductors; Superconducting hydrides at high pressure
Hours per semester
10
Total hours
10
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Lectures
Industry cooperation
N/A
Offered by
U. Genoa
Lecturers
Marina Putti
Rationale
The course presents the story of superconducting materials and their properties.