TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alexandrov,A.S.
TI  - Strong-coupling theory of high-temperature superconductivity
SN  - 9781139088176 (ebook)
AV  - QC611.98.H54 A455 2013
U1  - 537.623 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - High temperature superconductivity
KW  - Coupling constants
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
N2  - High-temperature superconductivity has transformed the landscape of solid state science, leading to the discovery of new classes of materials, states of matter, and concepts. However, despite being over a quarter of a century since its discovery, there is still no single accepted theory to explain its origin. This book presents one approach, the strong-coupling or bipolaron theory, which proposes that high-temperature superconductivity originates from competing Coulomb and electron-phonon interactions. The author provides a thorough overview of the theory, describing numerous experimental observations, and giving detailed mathematical derivations of key theoretical findings at an accessible level. Applications of the theory to existing high-temperature superconductors are discussed, as well as possibilities of liquid superconductors and higher critical temperatures. Alternative theories are also examined to provide a balanced and informative perspective. This monograph will appeal to advanced researchers and academics in the fields of condensed matter physics and quantum-field theories
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139088176
ER  -