HTSC stands for "High-Temperature Superconductors." These are materials that exhibit superconductivity at relatively higher temperatures compared to traditional superconductors, which typically require very low temperatures (close to absolute zero) to manifest their superconducting properties.
A superconductor is a material that, when cooled below a certain critical temperature (Tc), loses all electrical resistance and expels magnetic fields. This phenomenon has various practical applications, such as in energy transmission, medical imaging, and scientific research.
High-temperature superconductors (HTSCs) are a class of materials that were first discovered in the late 1980s. They can achieve superconductivity at temperatures above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen (77 K or -196°C), which is relatively high compared to traditional superconductors that require much colder temperatures. This advancement opened up the possibility of more practical and accessible applications for superconductivity.
High-Tc hydrides refer to a subset of high-temperature superconductors that are composed of hydrogen-rich compounds. In recent years, there has been significant research into hydride-based materials that exhibit superconductivity at elevated temperatures, potentially even at room temperature. These materials have garnered attention due to the possibility of achieving superconductivity without the need for extremely low temperatures.
Thanks for your answer sir, is high temperature superconductor (HTSC) and high-Tc hydrides are same supervonductors?
High-Tc hydrides refer to a subset of high-temperature superconductors that are composed of hydrogen-rich compounds.
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