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High Temperature Superconductors

University
TUW
Title High Temperature Superconductors
Synopsis
Overview on the properties of high temperature superconductors: cuprates, iron-based superconductors, magnesium diboride. Discussion about current theoretical approaches.
Hours per semester
26
Total hours
26
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Lectures
Industry cooperation
N/A
Offered by
TUW
Lecturers
Michael Eisterer
Rationale
The lecture introduces the phenomenology of high temperature superconductors. Students are motivated to join the scientific discussion on many open questions.