Superconductivity in diamond.

Author(s) : EKIMOV E. A., SIDOROV V. A., BAUER E. D., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Diamond is an electrical insulator well known for its exceptional hardness. It also conducts heat even more effectively than copper, and can withstand very high electric fields. With these physical properties, diamond is attractive for electronic applications. The discovery of superconductivity in diamond-structured carbon suggests that Si and Ge, which also form in the diamond structure, may similarly exhibit superconductivity under the appropriate conditions.

Details

  • Original title: Superconductivity in diamond.
  • Record ID : 2004-2647
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Nature - vol. 428 - n. 6982
  • Publication date: 2004/04/01
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