One of its lesser-known aspects is its explanation of the isotope effect, which reduces the required temperature when heavier
One of its lesser-known aspects is its explanation of the isotope effect, which reduces the required temperature when heavier isotopes are present. It predicted an energy gap that would vanish at high temperatures and it described what happens when there are no longer any electronic states at the Fermi energy. It also correctly explained the Meissner effect, as well as the exponential drop in heat capacity as the material undergoes a second-order phase transition. For 10 points, identify this theory, which posits that electrons in certain conducting materials can form Cooper pairs, allowing the flow of electricity without resistance.
One of its lesser-known aspects is its explanation of the isotope effect, which reduces the required temperature when heavier isotopes are present.
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