First Direct Evidence that a Mysterious Phase of Matter Competes with High-Temperature Superconductivity
Friday, December 19, 2014 - 16:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have found the first direct evidence that a mysterious phase of matter known as the "pseudogap" competes with high-temperature superconductivity, robbing it of electrons that otherwise might pair up to carry current through a material with 100 percent efficiency.