For the first time in the world, scientists have demonstrated a one-sided superconductor with zero resistance. His
Superconductors can make electronicdevices hundreds of times faster, while at the same time solving the problem of energy loss. However, magnetic fields are required to prevent them from conducting in all directions. This means that their use is impractical for classical computing.
Now scientists have presented an alternative methodregulation of the direction of current in a superconductor without the use of magnets. They used a new quantum material, Nb3Br8, developed by a team of physicists at Johns Hopkins University. Like graphene, it is atomically thick. It's important to note that this particular material theoretically has its own electric dipole.
Now scientists need to overcome the obstaclerelated to the convenience of using their superconductor at room temperature. So far, tests have been carried out at extremely low temperatures below 77 Kelvin (-196°C). If the team figures out how to run a superconductor at more normal temperatures, then they will be closer to scaling the technology for mass production. According to the authors of the development, this is possible with “known high-temperature superconductors,”
The researchers believe that their superconductor is best used in centralized server farms and supercomputers. This way they will bring “tremendous benefits at minimal cost.”
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