Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen J. Blundell Narrated by L.J. Ganser

Overview

Superconductivity is one of the most exciting areas of research in physics today. Outlining the history of its discovery, and the race to understand its many mysterious and counter-intuitive phenomena, this Very Short Introduction explains in accessible terms the theories that have been developed, and how they have influenced other areas of science, including the Higgs boson of particle physics and ideas about the early Universe. It is an engaging and informative account of a fascinating scientific detective story, and an intelligible insight into some deep and beautiful ideas of physics.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Superconductivity is an excellent addition to Oxford's 'Very Short Introductions' series. Blundell effectively weaves the history of discovery with theoretical understanding in a seamless, entertaining fashion. The reader is provided with both the progression of ideas and an insightful glimpse at the personalities involved in unraveling the phenomenon of superconductivity...Highly recommended." —CHOICE Reviews

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178465523
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	06/22/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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