Introduction to High-Temperature Superconductivity

Superconductivity: Introduction and Overview. Magnetism and Currents in Superconductors. Refrigeration. Industrial Applications. Sensitive Applications. Basic Concepts of Theory of Superconductivity. The New Superconductors. High Temperature Superconductivity (HTSC) Basic Principles: Structure. Phase Diagrams and Equilibrium. Effects of Doping. Mechanical Properties. HTSC Theory. Weak Links. Carrying Electricity: Flux Line Motion and Flux Pinning. Processing Methods. HTSC Wire. Protecting against Damage. AC Losses. Electric Power Applications of HTSC: Transmission Lines. Levitation. Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage. Electric Machinery. Fault Current Limiters. Future Possibilities: New Refrigerators. Applications to Measurement and Process Control. High Magnetic Fields. Organic Superconductors. Aerospace Applications. Appendixes. Index.