More than seven years have passed since the dramatic breakthrough in the critical temperature for superconductors. During this period, a host of new materials h
Since the discovery of superconductivity with trans1tton temperatures above 77 K, concentrated research activities toward the exploration of practical applica t
The field of high-temperature superconductivity has encouraged an inter disciplinary approach to research. It has required significant cooperation and collabora
The International Symposium on Superconductivity, which has been held annu ally since 1988, is a forum for presenting the most up-to-date information about a br