Energy storage science and room temperature superconductivity

Is room-temperature superconductivity a 'holy grail' of condensed matter physics?

This discovery, accepted for publication in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, suggests that room-temperature superconductivity – long considered the "holy grail" of condensed matter physics – may indeed be possible within the laws of our Universe.

Could room-temperature superconductors exist?

Scientists have uncovered a link between superconductivity and the fundamental constants of nature, showing that room-temperature superconductors could exist. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A new study reveals that the laws of physics don’t prohibit room-temperature superconductors, rekindling hope for a technological revolution.

What would a room temperature superconductor do?

(Source: Wikimedia Commons ) A room temperature superconductor would likely cause dramatic changes for energy transmission and storage. It will likely have more, indirect effects by modifying other devices that use this energy. In general, a room temperature superconductor would make appliances and electronics more efficient.

Is room-temperature superconductivity ruled out by fundamental constants?

The team’s finding shows that the upper limit ranges from hundreds to a thousand Kelvin – a range that comfortably includes room temperature. "This discovery tells us that room-temperature superconductivity is not ruled out by fundamental constants," said Professor Pickard of University of Cambridge, co-author of this study.

Can superconductivity exist at room temperature?

The answer to this question is crucial to determining whether superconductivity can truly exist at room temperature. For instance, if a theoretical upper limit exists below room temperature, then achieving room-temperature superconductivity would be fundamentally impossible.

Why are we chasing up a room-temperature superconductor?

It therefore appears that the very reason the community is busy chasing up a room-temperature superconductor is that our fundamental constants set the upper limit of TC in the range 100-1000 K (the range of planetary conditions) where our “room” temperature is.