home.social

#superconductors — Public Fediverse posts

Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #superconductors, aggregated by home.social.

fetched live
  1. My first thought, when considering consequences of adding room-temperature #superconductors to an ongoing #scifi / #dieselpunk universe, is "it wouldn't even be an hour before some human starts trying to weaponise them".

    Second thought: an hour feels optimistic.

  2. Magnetic “super lenses” for research under extreme pressure: A team including scientists from #HZDR succeeded in analyzing lanthanum #superhydrides, a class of promising high-temperature #superconductors, using #NMR spectroscopy.

    Read more:
    ▶️ www.hzdr.de/presse/lenz_lens

    Image: B. Schröder/HZDR

  3. Magnetic “super lenses” for research under extreme pressure: A team including scientists from #HZDR succeeded in analyzing lanthanum #superhydrides, a class of promising high-temperature #superconductors, using #NMR spectroscopy.

    Read more:
    ▶️ www.hzdr.de/presse/lenz_lens

    Image: B. Schröder/HZDR

  4. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology discovered a simple nanoscale surface tweak that enhances superconductors’ ability to withstand stronger magnetic fields and higher temperatures without losing their zero-resistance properties.

    Read more: thedebrief.org/innovative-new-

    @goodnews

    #Superconductors #FutureTech #EnergyInnovation #GoodNews

  5. There isn’t enough #power in the grid to supply the demand for data centers. That’s why #Microsoft is turning to high-temperature #superconductors as a potential replacement for copper wiring to improve energy efficiency. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-data-cent...

  6. The #paperOfTheDay for my #dailyPaperChallenge is "on the theory of superconductivity" from 1950. At that time, it was not understood which physical mechanism causes superconductivity, so Ginzburg and Landau constructed a phenomenological theory: There must be some sort of superconducting charge carriers, therefore, they introduced a "density field" for those. From experimental findings, one has that it vanishes when the material becomes too hot, it is negatively affected by magnetic fields, and it can only support a finite amount of current. Using this as input, one can make an ansatz for the laws governing the charge density field, and this produces meaningful predictions for the behaviour of #superconductors. Nowadays, the BCS theory gives a more systematic description of (certain) superconductors, but Ginzburg-Landau theory has found many applications in other fields apart from superconductivity because the construction works whenever one does not know the precise laws governing microscopic constituents, but one has information about the observed large-scale properties.
    sciencedirect.com/science/chap

  7. The #paperOfTheDay for my #dailyPaperChallenge is "on the theory of superconductivity" from 1950. At that time, it was not understood which physical mechanism causes superconductivity, so Ginzburg and Landau constructed a phenomenological theory: There must be some sort of superconducting charge carriers, therefore, they introduced a "density field" for those. From experimental findings, one has that it vanishes when the material becomes too hot, it is negatively affected by magnetic fields, and it can only support a finite amount of current. Using this as input, one can make an ansatz for the laws governing the charge density field, and this produces meaningful predictions for the behaviour of #superconductors. Nowadays, the BCS theory gives a more systematic description of (certain) superconductors, but Ginzburg-Landau theory has found many applications in other fields apart from superconductivity because the construction works whenever one does not know the precise laws governing microscopic constituents, but one has information about the observed large-scale properties.
    sciencedirect.com/science/chap

  8. DeepMind has launched the UK’s first fully automated lab, blending AI, robotics and its Gemini models to accelerate superconductors research. The new facility uses a Model Context Protocol to streamline experiments, promising faster breakthroughs in quantum materials. Curious how AI is reshaping labs? Dive into the details. #DeepMind #AI #Robotics #Superconductors

    🔗 aidailypost.com/news/deepmind-

  9. DeepMind has launched the UK’s first fully automated lab, blending AI, robotics and its Gemini models to accelerate superconductors research. The new facility uses a Model Context Protocol to streamline experiments, promising faster breakthroughs in quantum materials. Curious how AI is reshaping labs? Dive into the details. #DeepMind #AI #Robotics #Superconductors

    🔗 aidailypost.com/news/deepmind-

  10. Superconductors in data centers, backed by Microsoft's VEIR? This could be a massive leap for energy efficiency and processing power, especially with AI demands skyrocketing.

    Will this tech finally help us cool the internet, or just make our data centers run *even faster* before they melt?

    Read more: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/micr
    #Superconductors #DataCenters #AI #TechNews #Innovation

  11. Dr. Eugene Podkletnov discusses new 2025 #gravity modification experiments using toroidal coils to levitate several kg/mass & past research with YBCO #superconductors. FULL INTERVIEW: youtu.be/Ol3K_mXhJ9U

    #space #physics #science #technology #breakthrough #tech

  12. New 3D printing process could improve superconductors — scientists use 3D-printed ink and heat to create record-breaking surface area - Scientists at Cornell have created a 3D printing process th... - tomshardware.com/tech-industry #superconductors #techindustry

  13. New 3D printing process could improve superconductors — scientists use 3D-printed ink and heat to create record-breaking surface area - Scientists at Cornell have created a 3D printing process th... - tomshardware.com/tech-industry #superconductors #techindustry

  14. A new joint #researchproject at our university aims to advance #fusionenergy reactors by studying innovative high-temperature #superconductors (HTS) for #plasma control under extreme conditions: go.tum.de/832536

    📷A. Heddergott

  15. A new joint #researchproject at our university aims to advance #fusionenergy reactors by studying innovative high-temperature #superconductors (HTS) for #plasma control under extreme conditions: go.tum.de/832536

    📷A. Heddergott

  16. phys.org/news/2025-07-scientis

    "We study #quantumfluids of light, or in other words, optical systems where light behaves like a #superfluid, which are much like…#superconductors." Quentin Glorieux, "The goal…was to see whether it's possible to push this analogy further by creating a mixture of two interacting fluids of light. Mixtures…support rich collective dynamics and offer a new platform for the study of quantum phase transitions, topological structures or even analog gravity."

  17. phys.org/news/2025-07-scientis

    "We study #quantumfluids of light, or in other words, optical systems where light behaves like a #superfluid, which are much like…#superconductors." Quentin Glorieux, "The goal…was to see whether it's possible to push this analogy further by creating a mixture of two interacting fluids of light. Mixtures…support rich collective dynamics and offer a new platform for the study of quantum phase transitions, topological structures or even analog gravity."

  18. High-temperature #superconductors are being used in engines for electric #aircraft. Startup Hinetics tested their superconductor-based motors at 5 and 10 megawatts of power, good enough to power a regional passenger airliner with multiple motors. spectrum.ieee.org/electric-air...

  19. Researchers have created new "supersolids" that's both solid and liquid at the same time. Built on the properties of "polariton" systems, supersolids can show the effects of tiny quantum interactions between particles without temperature. livescience.com/physics-mathem

  20. 🚀🎩 Ah yes, another groundbreaking "discovery" in the realm of #superconductors, announced with the elegance of a 400 Bad Request error! Because when it comes to scientific breakthroughs, who needs substance when you have server errors to decipher? 🧙‍♂️🔍
    phys.org/news/2025-02-nickel-s #scientificbreakthroughs #technews #servererrors #innovation #HackerNews #ngated

  21. 🚀🎩 Ah yes, another groundbreaking "discovery" in the realm of #superconductors, announced with the elegance of a 400 Bad Request error! Because when it comes to scientific breakthroughs, who needs substance when you have server errors to decipher? 🧙‍♂️🔍
    phys.org/news/2025-02-nickel-s #scientificbreakthroughs #technews #servererrors #innovation #HackerNews #ngated

  22. "Learning curve" actually has a technical meaning about manufacturing expertise — see up Wright's Law. At Commonwealth Fusion Systems we build magnets 30x faster now than when we first started, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder Brandon Sorbom said at #FusionXInvest this week.

    #FusionEnergy #Manufacturing #EnergyTransition #Magnets #Superconductors
    blog.cfs.energy/how-cfs-is-bui

  23. "Learning curve" actually has a technical meaning about manufacturing expertise — see up Wright's Law. At Commonwealth Fusion Systems we build magnets 30x faster now than when we first started, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder Brandon Sorbom said at #FusionXInvest this week.

    #FusionEnergy #Manufacturing #EnergyTransition #Magnets #Superconductors
    blog.cfs.energy/how-cfs-is-bui

  24. Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Super-Conducting, Super-Capacitor Semiconductors - Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are the subject of an emerging field in se... - hackaday.com/2025/01/28/transi #supercapacitors #superconductors #semiconductors #science

  25. Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Super-Conducting, Super-Capacitor Semiconductors - Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are the subject of an emerging field in se... - hackaday.com/2025/01/28/transi #supercapacitors #superconductors #semiconductors #science

  26. Exciting news! Our team’s first patent on symmetrical microwave feeds for large ion traps is officially published. By using splitters and phase adjusters, we ensure the trap is supplied symmetrically, resulting in more stable and precise electron trapping. This innovation serves as a key foundation for quantum optics and quantum computing.

    Our next goal? Implementing high-temperature superconductors like YBCO to cut energy losses, boost performance, and open up new possibilities in quantum tech. If you’re working with superconductors—or share our passion for next-gen quantum hardware—let’s connect and explore collaborations!

    Learn more about our patent here:

    isdv.upv.gov.cz/webapp/resdb.p

    #QuantumTechnology #IonTraps #Superconductors #YBCO #QuantumComputing #Collaboration #Innovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #PatentAnnouncement #Academia #Czechia #CUNI #physics

  27. Exciting news! Our team’s first patent on symmetrical microwave feeds for large ion traps is officially published. By using splitters and phase adjusters, we ensure the trap is supplied symmetrically, resulting in more stable and precise electron trapping. This innovation serves as a key foundation for quantum optics and quantum computing.

    Our next goal? Implementing high-temperature superconductors like YBCO to cut energy losses, boost performance, and open up new possibilities in quantum tech. If you’re working with superconductors—or share our passion for next-gen quantum hardware—let’s connect and explore collaborations!

    Learn more about our patent here:

    isdv.upv.gov.cz/webapp/resdb.p

    #QuantumTechnology #IonTraps #Superconductors #YBCO #QuantumComputing #Collaboration #Innovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #PatentAnnouncement #Academia #Czechia #CUNI #physics

  28. Exotic new superconductors are breaking expectations, showing behaviours that defy current theories. These discoveries challenge our understanding of quantum materials, from unusual pairing mechanisms to unexpected resilience under magnetic fields. Could they unlock new possibilities in energy transmission or quantum computing? The mystery deepens, and the potential grows. #Superconductors #QuantumMaterials #Innovation
    quantamagazine.org/exotic-new-

  29. In 1911, Kamerlingh Onnes discovered that mercury, cooled below the temperature of liquid helium, suddenly lost all electrical resistance. Today, scientists have created materials that superconduct above the temperature of liquid nitrogen. #Poetry #Science #History #Physics #Superconductors #Onnes (sharpgiving.com/thebookofscien)

  30. In the 1980s, yttrium barium copper oxide (YBCO) #superconductors (aka cuprates aka 123's) and iconic images of the Meissner effect moved me to become interested in hashtag#materialsscience and engineering studies and the promise of so-called room-temperature application. I would learn it was not going to be true then but perhaps soon. 🤓