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Superconductivity: An Overview (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Oct. 1, 1987
Report Number IB87191
Authors Lennard G. Kruger and Richard E. Rowberg, Science Policy Research Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The discovery of materials that are superconducting at much higher temperatures than previously known has opened up the possibility of widespread applications with significant economic benefits. Many technical problems remain, however, and much research and development is needed to move the new materials to a commercial stage. In addition, there is concern that other industrial nations may move ahead of the United States in reaping the potential economic benefits of these new materials.