Superconducting Temperature Record Set at Ordinary Pressures
Researchers from the University of Houston and Argonne National Laboratory have achieved a new superconducting temperature record of minus 190 degrees Fahrenheit. This advancement, using a cuprate superconductor, marks a significant improvement over the long-standing record of minus 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why it matters
Higher-temperature superconductors could revolutionize energy efficiency, fusion power, and quantum computing by reducing the need for expensive, extreme cooling systems.
Schematic of a sample in a diamond anvil cell showing superconducting temperature before compression, under high pressure and after pressure release. The pressure-quench process leaves the sample with a higher superconducting temperature at ambient pressure.
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