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Electrons in pairs? Levitating trains? Superconductivity - the combination of lossless electrical conduction and the ability of a material to expel a magnetic field - is a property that excites interest in fundamental science whilst offering tantalising prospects for a range of applications. In this teaching and learning package (TLP), we trace the history of superconductivity, outline some fundamental properties of superconductors, and describe current and potential applications of materials with this unusual property.

	Aims Before you start Introduction Discovery and properties Theory Cooper pairs BCS theory Type I vs Type II Applications Summary Questions Going further
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First created: 14 August 2008. Last updated: 12 September 2008.